Patent ID: 6231815
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
A system for storage and transport of sample material on absorbent material comprising a closable container containing a medium that absorbs moisture and a first layer and a second layer of absorbent material for absorbing a liquid sample attached to an inert support, said first layer and said second layer of absorbent material arranged next to and touching another on said inert support and contacted to enable transfer of liquid such that liquid can pass from said first layer into said second layer when said first layer is filled with liquid and said first layer can be completely separated from said second layer after a sample material has been applied and dried, said absorbent material for said first and said second layers being selected from the group consisting of papers, filter papers, fleeces, fabrics, knitted fabrics and membranes, and does not contain test reagents.