Devices, systems, methods, and kits for receiving a swab

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12059681
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16524604

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Abstract

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Methods, devices, systems, and kits useful for the collection and analysis of samples obtained by swabs are disclosed. Swab containers configured for receiving a swab containing a sample; cartridges for holding one or more of: a swab container, a swab, assay units, pipette tips, vessels, transport units, and implements; systems (which may include a sample processing device); kits; and methods for their use are disclosed. A swab container may include an entry port; an assay chamber having an assay port; a conduit comprising an interior channel connecting the entry port; and an interior channel providing fluidic communication between the entry port and assay chamber. An interior channel may be configured to squeeze a portion of a swab placed in or through the conduit. A cartridge may include a cartridge frame configured to receive one or more of swab containers, assay units, transport units, pipette tips, vessels or implements.

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LABRADOR DIAGNOSTICS LLC1345 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 46TH FL NEW YORK NY 10105

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Holmes, Elizabeth A San Francisco, US 227 8452
Lui, Clarissa Menlo Park, US 34 695

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