Patent ID: 8900856
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: A01N,B01L,B82Y,G01N

Abstract:
1. A biological sample storage device for dry storage of one or a plurality of biological samples without refrigeration and lyophilization, comprising a sample plate comprising one or a plurality of sample wells for containing a biological sample, wherein one or more of said wells comprises a matrix material that dissolves in water; wherein the matrix comprises at least one stabilizer, wherein if the at least one stabilizer comprises a first stabilizer that is trehalose, then a trehalase inhibitor is also present as a second stabilizer; wherein the matrix is free of fibers and cellulosic materials; and wherein at least 50% of the biological sample is recovered from the matrix when a solvent is added to the matrix when the matrix has the biological sample stored therein without refrigeration and without lyophilization.