Apparatus for collecting a fluid sample, a receptacle for receiving the apparatus, an assembly for collecting a fluid sample, and a method for collecting a fluid sample

摘要

A device for collection of a fluid sample, a receptacle for a device for collection of a fluid sample, an assembly for collection of a fluid sample and a method of collecting a fluid sample. The device comprises a carrier; an absorptive material disposed on the carrier; and a compression mechanism disposed on the carrier for compressing the absorptive material under a force applied to the compression mechanism; wherein the compression mechanism comprises a non-absorptive tip portion of the carrier, the tip portion being moveable to compress the absorptive material under the force applied to the tip portion.