The technology described herein is directed to a swab for sample collection. In one aspect, the swab comprises a sample collection head, which comprises a plurality of spaced annular rings. In one embodiment, the swab further comprises a tapered neck and a handle. In one embodiment, the swab is injection-molded using polypropylene. In other aspects, described herein are swabs comprising a water-soluble or biodegradable material. In additional aspects, described herein are kits comprising said swabs and methods of using said swabs.

A method is disclosed comprising providing a biological sample on a swab, directing a spray of charged droplets onto a surface of the swab in order to generate a plurality of analyte ions, and analysing the analyte ions.

A method is disclosed comprising providing a biological sample on a swab, directing a spray of charged droplets onto a surface of the swab in order to generate a plurality of analyte ions, and analysing the analyte ions.

The invention relates to a flexible application aid for the treatment of wounds. The application aid can be used in particular for the debridement and/or cleansing of wounds, including the skin surrounding the wound. The application aid according to the invention including a flexible or elastically deformable application wand, facilitates debridement of superficial to deep wounds without the risk of injury to the wound.

Sampling device for samples containing DNA in particular, with a sample-collecting area provided at the free end of an elongate holding device, wherein the sample-collecting area is designed to be separable from the sampling device.

Sampling device for samples containing DNA in particular, with a sample-collecting area provided at the free end of an elongate holding device, wherein the sample-collecting area is designed to be separable from the sampling device.

Herein is detailed a reusable personal hygiene swab (1) comprising an elastomeric swab head (10) arranged on a tip (21) of an elongated resilient swab stick (20), wherein the elastomeric swab head (10) is made from an elastomer comprising an abrasive outer surface (12). Thereby reusability and efficiency during use is maintained compared to prior art one-use swabs, such as e.g. cotton swabs.

Herein is detailed a reusable personal hygiene swab (1) comprising an elastomeric swab head (10) arranged on a tip (21) of an elongated resilient swab stick (20), wherein the elastomeric swab head (10) is made from an elastomer comprising an abrasive outer surface (12). Thereby reusability and efficiency during use is maintained compared to prior art one-use swabs, such as e.g. cotton swabs.

A cotton swab sticks dispenser, including at least one track for housing a portion of each of a plurality of cotton swab sticks therewithin, width of the at least one track being the thickness of one rod of the cotton swab sticks, thereby the track locates the cotton swab sticks in a line along the at least one track, a barrier, for limiting a last cotton swab of the cotton swab sticks from advancing along the line, and an outlet of the at least one track, being disposed orthogonally to the line, thereby dispensing of the last cotton swab is applicable by moving thereof orthogonally to the line.

A cotton swab sticks dispenser, including at least one track for housing a portion of each of a plurality of cotton swab sticks therewithin, width of the at least one track being the thickness of one rod of the cotton swab sticks, thereby the track locates the cotton swab sticks in a line along the at least one track, a barrier, for limiting a last cotton swab of the cotton swab sticks from advancing along the line, and an outlet of the at least one track, being disposed orthogonally to the line, thereby dispensing of the last cotton swab is applicable by moving thereof orthogonally to the line.