Patent ID: 8632740
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: A61B,B01F,B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for collecting a biological sample, comprising: a container having a first open end, and a second open end; a first closure disposed within the first open end; a second closure disposed within the second open end, wherein the first closure and the second closure are substantially identical; a separating member disposed in the container between the first open end and second open end, the member capable of separating the sample into discrete components and having a density intermediate of plasma and remaining cellular components, or intermediate of serum and red blood cells; a reservoir portion defined by the space between the first open end and the member; and at least one reagent positioned between the member and the second open end, wherein the reagent is positioned to selectively contact a discrete component of the sample.