Patent ID: 6303081
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: A61B,G01N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for collection and lateral flow chromatography of an oral fluid, the apparatus comprising:a lateral flow chromatography strip including a receiving area which communicates witha substantially exposed capillary matrix which is coupled toa bite portion;wherein the capillary matrix is disposed substantially perpendicularly to the bite portion, andwherein said bite portion is inserted between upper and lower teeth of a mouth of a subject to position and hold the exposed capillary matrix within said mouth, with the capillary matrix disposed substantially perpendicularly to the bite portion, such that an exposed surface of the capillary matrix is juxtaposed to a gum of said subject,whereby the exposed capillary matrix wicks up and delivers oral fluid to the receiving area of the lateral flow chromatography strip.