Patent ID: 6875185
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: A61B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A test device for determining a presence of an analyte in a body fluid, the device integrating a prescreen test and a confirmation test sample collection with the device, the device comprising: a sample collection pad, the sample collection pad having a first end and a second end, the sample collection pad being adapted for absorbing the body fluid; a holder having a front-end, a middle, and a rear end, the front end of the holder removably holding the second end of the sample collection pad with the first end of the sample collection pad protruding from the holder for absorbing the body fluid; a flexible cap, the cap having a first end and a second end, the second end of the flexible cap supported on the holder; wherein the sample collection pad is movable relative to the holder between a first configuration in which the sample collection pad has not been moved and a first portion of the cap is spaced from the sample collection pad, and a second configuration in which the sample collection pad has been pulled and moved relative to the holder; and wherein the sample collection pad is gripped between inner walls of the cap by a pinching action and moved into the second configuration, the sample collection pad remaining in the cap with the cap replaced on the holder for protection of the sample collection pad in the second configuration.