A device for use in the separation of biological samples into a solid component and a liquid component. The device comprises a front cover and a back cover connected at a hinge portion such that the device is operable between an open position and a closed position. A separation membrane is arranged to retain the solid component and to allow the liquid component to pass therethrough, and an absorption membrane is arranged to retain the liquid component. The separation and absorption membranes are arranged in a layered structure between the front and back covers. Opening the device from the closed position to the open position causes the separation and absorption membranes to bend, thereby applying a compressive force to the membranes.

A sampling kit includes firstly a sample tube, which includes a container part for holding a sample and a cap for sealing the container, and secondly a plastic foil instruction sheet. The sheet provides information related to a sample taking process using of the sample tube, which information is printed thereon or is provided in the form of one or more documents held in one or more pockets thereof. The sheet is provided with a support body for holding the sample tube, or at least a container part of the sample tube, during the sampling taking process, the support body and the bottom end of the sample tube being shaped such that they cooperate, to support the sample tube in an upright position.

A sample management module for collecting a fluid sample is provided. The module comprising; a sample collection device comprising a sample collection location; a decoupling zone configured to receive sample from the collection device, an overflow reservoir in fluid communication with the decoupling zone to accommodate any sample that does not fit into the decoupling zone; wherein the overflow reservoir is configured to ensure pressure within the module can be managed. A cartridge comprising a sample management module is also provided.

An assay cartridge (31) for use in a molecular diagnostics assay comprising: an assay region (32), possibly containing a plurality of reagent wells (34); a first end comprising a first engagement member (35), such as a lip or protrusion, for engaging with a support housing; and a second end comprising a second engagement member (36) for engaging with a support housing; wherein the second engagement member comprises a clip, the clip being formed by a resilient element extending from the second end of the cartridge and a fastening element extending from said resilient element; wherein the clip comprises a release element extending from the resilient element actuatable to release the clip from a caddy or support housing in use.

A retaining table for use with a fluid processing system includes a plate having a generally flat top surface with opposed first and second ends and opposed first and second lateral edges for supporting a disposable container, a first retaining structure connected to the plate along the first end, and a second retaining structure connected to the plate along the second end.

A sample collection device including a collection tube at least partially defining a storage volume therein, a mouthpiece coupled to the collection tube, the mouthpiece defining a channel providing access to the storage volume, and a filter at least partially positioned within the channel, where the filter is configured to filter a sample as it passes through the channel and into the storage volume.

A device and method are provided to facilitate the handling of a volume of fluid. The device includes an elongated tube having an open first end and a second end. The tube defines a reservoir for receiving the volume of fluid. A stanchion has a first end received within the reservoir of the tube and a second end projecting from the open end of the elongated tube. In operation, the elongated tube is deposited in a first capsule having fluid therein. The first capsule is centrifuged such that the volume of fluid is received in a reservoir in the tube through the open end. The tube is removed from the first capsule and positioned in a second capsule such that the open end of the tube is spaced from a closed end of the second capsule. The second capsule is centrifuged such that the volume of fluid is expelled from the reservoir of the tube.

A histology processing assembly comprising a frame with an area for application of a unique identifier for a biological sample and a recess for irreversibly receiving a sample carrier which has a compartment for holding the sample which is transmissible to processing fluids. A method is provided in which the sample is placed in the carrier with identifying information at a first location and transported to a second location and loaded into a carrier, marked with the identifying information. The carrier may be used to hold the sample in a pre-determined orientation for processing.

A method of verifying proper functionalization of a sensor and a negative test result obtained by exposing a sensing element functionalized to detect a target analyte to a test sample is described. The method may include, subsequent to or simultaneously with the exposing the sensing element to the test sample, exposing the sensing element to a test confirmation sample, the test confirmation sample comprising at least one of the target analyte in an amount greater than a detection limit of the sensing element and a recombinant protein of the target analyte in an amount greater than a detection limit of the sensing element and performing a measurement using the sensing element to obtain a subsequent test result.

The present invention relates to an extraction apparatus, extraction method, and fluidic chip for extracting a target material. In the extraction apparatus according to the present invention, in a state in which a target material is bound to a porous film in an extraction kit, when an elution solution and a magnetic solution sequentially pass, the elution solution remaining in the porous film is pushed out by the magnetic solution due to a difference in polarity, and collected in a collection chamber. In addition, even in the collection chamber, the elution solution and the magnetic solution are maintained in a stacked state due to different polarities, and in a state in which the magnetic solution in the collection chamber is physically separated from the elution solution by magnetism of a magnetism applicator, the elution solution in the collection chamber may be recovered. Accordingly, after the elution solution is collected in the collection chamber along with the magnetic solution, in a state in which the magnetic solution in the collection chamber is physically separated from the elution solution by magnetism, the elution solution may be recovered.