Sample collection devices and methods using markers and the use of such markers as controls in sample validation, laboratory evaluation and/or accreditation
CA 2267795 C · Owner: Intronn Llc · Inventors: Mitchell, Lloyd G.
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The invention is directed to a device suitable for marking a collected sample comprising, collecting means for collecting the sample and at least one detectable marker which is, associated with at least a portion of the collecting means wherein the at , least one detectable, marker is contactable with the sample upon collection of the sample to mark the collected, sample upon contact of the sample with the at least a portion of the collecting means having, the at least one detectable marker associated therewith and wherein the at , least one, detectable marker is other than a component which is present in the sample before collection, and is inert to any component present in the sample …
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- Filed October 3, 1997 and granted April 5, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended October 3, 2017.
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