SAMPLE COLLECTION METHODS AND DEVICES

A kit comprises: (i) one or a plurality of collection containers, each comprising a cap and, attached to the cap, an applicator, wherein the applicator is configured to fit within the collection container when closed by the cap; (ii) an aqueous fluid comprising a nucleic acid preservative; and (iii)...

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Hauptverfasser: HATCH, Andrew J, VUYISICH, Momchilo
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Zusammenfassung:A kit comprises: (i) one or a plurality of collection containers, each comprising a cap and, attached to the cap, an applicator, wherein the applicator is configured to fit within the collection container when closed by the cap; (ii) an aqueous fluid comprising a nucleic acid preservative; and (iii) solid particles adapted for lysing cells, such as bacteria, by bead beating. Upon receipt in a facility, the contains are placed onto a bead beating instrument without aliquoting samples from the collection container into another in bead beating container, or adding solid particles for bead beating.