Patent ID: 7458942
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A collection system for collecting a liquid sample, the collection system comprising: a body for receiving and holding the liquid sample, the body including a coupling structure defined at a top portion of the body for receiving a lid; the lid including a mating structure for mating with the coupling structure, the lid further comprising a test strip housing receiving structure on a top portion of the lid, and around a transfer conduit defined therein; and a test strip housing removably coupled to the lid through the test strip housing receiving structure, the test strip housing comprising a test strip receiving area, outside of the lid, having at least one test strip reservoir, and further comprising an opening defined within the test strip housing for alignment with the transfer conduit within the lid; and surrounding the opening, a housing mating structure for mating with the test strip housing receiving structure on the top portion of the lid, thereby coupling the test strip housing to the lid.