Patent ID: 8080217
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: A61B,B01L

Abstract:
1. A storage system for storage of a biological sample for analysis, said system comprising: a filter paper card for retaining the biological sample, said card having an upper face and a lower face; a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface and a recess through said upper and lower surfaces, said recess being configured to allow access to both faces of said card when said card is in said platform; and a container including a compartment comprising walls defining an opening, wherein the opening is covered by a door coupled to said container; and wherein said opening is adapted to receive said platform, said door movable between a closed position wherein said platform is sealed within the compartment from the surrounding area outside the compartment, and an open position wherein said platform is exposed, and wherein said platform is configured to be only partially withdrawn from said container.