In a container main body of the stool sampling container, in a case where a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is defined as the width direction, the second surface opposed to a first surface into which a stool sampling rod is inserted and into which the nozzle is inserted has a nozzle insertion portion that allows an insertion of a nozzle at a position shifted in the width direction with respect to a coaxial position on an extension line of an axis of the stool sampling rod, and the insertion of the nozzle is regulated at a place other than the nozzle insertion portion.

An analytical toilet is disclosed. The analytical toilet includes a bowl adapted to receive excreta and a sensor comprising a component functionalized to interact with an analyte, such as a biomarker. The analytical toilet presents a sample extracted from urine or feces to the component and the component creates an electronic signal indicating whether or not the analyte is present in the sample.

The present disclosure relates to gastrointestinal (GI) tract detection methods, devices and systems.

The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for the collection of bodily fluids. The collector can make use of microfluidic networks connected to collection sites on the skin of a subject to gather and shuttle blood into a removable cartridge. The collected fluid is supplied to substrate for drying, storage and transport.

The invention relates to a device for the on-site analysis of excrements, comprising a housing, a removal device, by means of which a sample of excrement can be removed, in which the removal device comprises an arm element for a sample carrier, which is movable relative to the housing in the axial movement direction, said arm element being guided at least partially in a guide part in such a way that it can be retracted and extended, a feeding device which supports a new sample carrier for the removal device, and an analysis device which at least partially analyzes the sample, wherein the device is characterized in that the guide part comprises a contamination region with a guide path for guiding the moveable arm element, and also a clean region, in which a new sample carrier can be arranged at least partially next to the guide path.

Disclosed herein are methods and kits for performing microbiome analysis in the field of microbiology. More specifically, disclosed herein are methods and kits for remote sample collection and sample preservation so that analysis may be performed on the sample in a laboratory.

A method of producing an implant for fecal transplant (FT), including: introducing fecal materials into a container, and processing the fecal materials to a smaller size in the container. According to some embodiments, the container is in ambient conditions, and the processing in the container includes non-ambient conditions. Optionally, the non-ambient conditions include an atmosphere having at most 18% of O.sub.2. Optionally, the method includes adding a liquid into the container, the liquid including a preservative material. Optionally, the liquid includes between 10% to 30% glycerol by volume. Optionally, the method includes sealing the container with a sealing lid after the introducing, and processing the fecal materials in the sealed container. Optionally, the processing of the fecal materials includes cutting the fecal materials by a cutting element to increase an exposed surface area of the fecal materials.

An analytical toilet comprising a bowl adapted to receive excreta; a channel in fluid communication with the bowl for extracting a sample of excreta from the bowl; an imaging section in the channel, comprising a transparent window; and a movable wall capable of moving between a first and a second position; wherein the channel is open when the movable wall is in a first position; and wherein the channel is nearly closed when the movable wall is in a second position; a first actuator adapted to move the movable wall between its first and second position; an imaging sensor positioned to image the contents of the channel at the point of the movable wall through the transparent window is disclosed.

The urine collection device is designed to be attached to a drain tube. The device may include a base secured to the pelvic area of a wearer, the base having a central opening. Connected to the base is a sheath. The central opening and the sheath can have complementary attachment components whereby the sheath may be attached to the base. The sheath includes an opening and attaches to a drain tube. A second sheath may be disposed outboard of the first sheath and secured to the base in a similar manner. In some embodiments the drain tube may be connected and disconnected from the sheath or sheaths without disturbing the installation of the device. One or more check valves may be included for assuring one-way flow in the drain tube.

The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications.