Patent ID: 7270959
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
1. A specimen collection device, comprising: (a) a chamber for collecting a specimen; (b) a reservoir for receiving an aliquot of specimen from the chamber and for receiving a test device; (c) a valve functionally interposed between the chamber and the reservoir and having a compartment for holding an aliquot of specimen and transporting the aliquot from the chamber to the reservoir, the valve having first, second and third positions, wherein when the valve is in the first position, the valve compartment is in fluid communication with the chamber and is not in fluid communication with the reservoir; when the valve is in the second position, the valve compartment is not in fluid communication with the chamber nor the reservoir; when the valve is in the third position, the valve compartment is in fluid communication with the reservoir and is not in fluid communication with the chamber; and the valve being inoperable after a first actuation.