Patent ID: 7871574
Filing Date: 2011-01-18
Classification: A61B,B01L

Abstract:
1. A flask for preparing a fixer-based cytological suspension, equipped with means for filtering ( 4 ) at least partially immersed in the suspension, wherein the means for filtering ( 4 ) are in a form of a web of filtering material forming a strainer, whereof a periphery ( 5 ) is fixed to the flask and whereof a centre ( 6 ) is connected to a tube ( 7 ) that extends towards an opening ( 2 ) of the flask, and a plurality of position-maintaining arms ( 8 , 12 ) extending between the flask ( 1 ) and the tube ( 7 ) for holding the tube ( 7 ) in position in the flask, and is adapted to allow through a pipette for extracting the suspension.