| CPC B01L 3/545 (2013.01) [A01N 1/0242 (2013.01); B01L 3/508 (2013.01); B01L 2300/021 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
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1. A kit for collecting a biological sample, the kit comprising:
one or more identification labels, a sample collection device, one or more sample containers, each of the one or more sample containers comprise a container and a lid, and a collecting pouch;
each of the one or more identification labels comprising one or more machine-readable codes with unique identification characteristics on one side and an adhesive on the other side;
the sample collection device being configured to collect the biological sample from a sample source and dispense the biological sample into the one or more sample containers;
each of the one or more sample containers being configured to receive therein the biological sample dispensed from the sample collection device; and
the collecting pouch configured to secure the one or more sample containers for transportation; and
wherein the sample collection device contains the one or more identification labels, the one or more sample containers and the collecting pouch within the sample collection device, the sample collection device configured with a removable seal that prevents access and removal of the one or more identification labels, the one or more sample containers, and the collecting pouch contained therein until the removable seal is pulled off.
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