TRACE AMOUNT LIQUID SAMPLE COLLECTOR

• Main Authors: KATAYAMA, Norikazu, ITO, Narushi
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 03.07.2024
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; MEASURING; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; PHYSICS; SURGERY; TESTING

The objective of the present invention is to provide a liquid sample collector capable of collecting a trace amount of a specimen such as a tear safely and in an adequate amount. This trace amount liquid sample collector is characterized in that: the liquid sample collector is provided with a main body and a first absorbent body; the main body has at least one open end portion; the main body includes a hydrophobic material having elasticity; the first absorbent body is disposed at least partially inside the main body; the first absorbent body includes a water-absorbent material; and the first absorbent body is disposed in such a way as to be capable of coming into contact with the outside by way of the at least one open end portion of the main body.