Trace sample collection swab, method for collecting trace sample, and trace sample collection swab distribution system

摘要

To provide a minute specimen collection swab with high collection efficiency.SOLUTION: A minute specimen collection swab 100 comprises a substrate 102 including a surface having a minute specimen collection area, and a coating 106 disposed on the surface of the substrate in the minute specimen collection area 104. The coating is configured to be microscopically adhesive to collect particles of a minute specimen from the surface when the minute specimen collection area is placed against the surface. In one embodiment, the coating comprises polyisobutylene.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1