Patent ID: 9168029
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of collecting a biological sample in a biological sample collection device, comprising: (a) collecting the biological specimen onto a collection portion carrying a biological sample collection medium; and (b) transferring the biological specimen to a body portion comprising a storage medium holding portion for holding a biological sample storage medium at a holding position, and a sample transfer cover portion, the collection portion being movably connected to the body portion, whereby the biological sample collection device is capable of being configured according to a first configuration and according to a second, different, configuration, wherein: in said first configuration, the collection portion is at a first position spatially separated from the body portion for collecting a biological sample on the biological sample collection medium; and in said second configuration, the collection portion is at a second position at least partly between the sample storage medium holding portion and the sample transfer cover portion, and the sample transfer cover portion is operable to apply a force to the collection portion, whereby said collection portion is compelled towards said holding position so that, when the storage medium holding portion holds a biological sample storage medium, the biological sample collection medium is pushed against said biological sample storage medium; wherein when the collection portion is at said second position, the collection portion is at least partly enclosed by the sample transfer cover portion and the storage medium holding portion, wherein said sample transfer cover portion is movably connected to said body, between an open position, for facilitating movement of the collection portion from said first position to said second position, and a closed position for enabling operation of the sample transfer cover portion to apply said force.