Patent ID: 9179895
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An oral fluid collection device comprising: a handle; a swab holder connected to the handle; a swab in the form of a hollow tube of absorbent material coaxially located about the swab holder, such that the swab is supported by the swab holder along the entire length of the swab; and a wick within the swab holder and being in fluid communication with the swab, the wick containing a soluble dye for the purpose of providing a fluid adequacy indication during use; wherein the swab holder has an at least partially hollow core accommodating said wick, wherein the swab holder further comprises a wall parallel to the longitudinal axis of the swab holder and the longitudinal axis of the swab; wherein the swab holder further comprises an opening passing through the wall of the swab holder into the hollow core in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the swab holder and the longitudinal axis of the swab, and a projection on an inner surface of the at least partially hollow core opposite the opening and which is configured to press the wick through the opening and into contact with the swab.