Patent ID: 7470398
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: A61B,B01L

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for collecting and testing a specimen, the apparatus comprising: an outer case, a bottom end of the outer case being open; an extendable carrier adapted within the outer case; a wick member affixed to a bottom end of the extendable carrier adapted to accept the specimen; a knob rotatably coupled to a top surface of the outer case, the knob having a screw extending though threads in a top portion of the extendable carrier, whereas rotation of the knob extends and retracts the extendable carrier; and at least one test membrane affixed to a side surface of the extendable carrier, the at least one test membrane visible through the outer case and the at least one test membrane interfaced with the wick member, whereby the wick member is coupled to the at least one test membrane so as to transfer the specimen from the wick member to the at least one test membrane.