Patent ID: 7488450

Claim:
A sample collection device comprising: (a) a body having first and second opposed surfaces, wherein the first opposed surface is substantially planar; (b) sample tab removably secured to the first opposed surface, comprising a handle having a proximal end and a distal end; (c) an absorbent material for receiving a fecal sample, the absorbent material being attached to the distal end of the sample tab; and (d) a flap connected to the first opposed surface, the flap comprising a proximal edge covering at least a portion of the absorbent material of the sample tab when the sample tab is removably secured to the first opposed surface; wherein the proximal edge of the flap is adapted to extend away from the first opposed surface when the first opposed surface is flexed convexly to provide clearance for the absorbent material when the sample tab is removed from the first opposed surface.