摘要:
The present invention relates to a self-sampling kit and method for the universal sampling of at least one specimen such as a cell, cell residue, DNA, RNA, protein, virus, bacterium, parasite or fungus from the vaginal and/or rectal cavities of humans and animals, said kit comprising a self-sampling cloth (10) made of a flexible fabric with an absorbancy of 3.5 g/g or less and a sealable recipient (50) for storing and transporting said sampling cloth (10). The present invention also relates to the use of the self-sampling cloth (10) for self-sampling of at least one specimen from bodily cavities of humans and animals.
摘要:
A fluid balance monitoring system (200) adapted for determining and monitoring the fluid balance of a subject (100), the fluid balance monitoring system (200) comprising at least one input unit (202) configured to receive measurement data comprising information relevant for determining and monitoring the fluid balance of a mammalian subject (100), and transmit the received measurement data to at least one data processing unit (201) configured to receive the measurement data, process the received measurement data to achieve output data indicative of the fluid balance of the subject (100), and transmit the output data to at least one display unit (203) configured to receive the output data and display the output data. The measurement data comprises information regarding a quantity, a type and a time of occurrence for at least one event relevant for determining and monitoring the fluid balance of the subject (100). The data processing unit (201) is configured to process the received measurement data to achieve output data which is indicative of a type and a time of occurrence of the at least one event.
摘要:
A toilet system (1) comprising a bowl (2), an outlet (4) and at least one sensor device (10) configured to capture at least one signal indicative of a quantity of excretion excreted into the bowl (2) by a user of the toilet system (1), the sensor device (10) comprising a chamber (11) provided on the outlet (4) of the toilet system (1) in a position downstream of a water seal (6) arranged between the bowl (2) and the outlet (4) of the toilet system (1) and being adapted to receive a quantity of liquid pressed through a water seal (6), and a plurality of through openings (35, 36, 37, 38, 39) provided in the outlet (4) in the position downstream of the water seal (6) at which the chamber (11) is provided such as to allow liquid being forced through the water seal (6) to flow into the chamber (11), where the plurality of through openings (35, 36, 37, 38, 39) are arranged perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (L) of the outlet pipe (4), and where the plurality of through openings (35, 36, 37, 38, 39) comprise a shape tapering in an upstream direction.
摘要:
The present invention provides a device for testing an analyte in a liquid sample, and the device includes a detection chamber, where the detection chamber is configured to receive a testing element, and the testing element is configured to test the analyte in the liquid sample; and a sampling element, where the sampling element is configured to absorb the liquid sample. The test device can be used for self-test of infectious diseases including AIDS.
摘要:
Embodiments provide methods and compositions related to detecting neoplasia in ulcerative colitis patients by detection and analysis of the methylation state of miR-124, miR-137 and/or miR-34b/c in samples from UC patients.
摘要:
Collection devices, kits and methods related to sample collection and analysis can be used to collect and store samples (e.g., biological samples) from a variety of sources and optionally, for analysis of such samples (e.g., forensics analysis, medical diagnostics, etc.). Methods of production and use thereof are described herein. A device for collecting a sample (e.g., a sample including nucleic acid) includes an outer protective housing and a collection tip operably coupled to a carrier. The collection tip includes a hydrophilic and at least partially soluble material (e.g., hydrophilic and at least partially soluble polycaprolactone (PCL)) and is movable (e.g., retractable) from a first protected position within the outer protective housing to a second collecting position outside the outer protective housing.
摘要:
Apparatus and methods are described for use with a bodily emission (26) of a subject that is disposed within a toilet bowl. While the bodily emission is disposed within the toilet bowl (23), light is received from the toilet bowl using one or more light sensors (60). Using a computer processor (44), one or more spectral components within the received light that are indicative of light absorption by a component of erythrocytes are detected, by analyzing the received light. In response thereto, the computer processor determines that there is a presence of blood within the bodily emission. The computer processor generates an output on an output device (32), at least partially in response thereto. Other applications are also described.
摘要:
A device (1) is provided that is configured to indicate the presence or absence of one or more biological entities in a biological sample. The device comprises a sampling portion (11), the sampling portion comprising flexible material adjustably conformable to a part of a human or animal body, at least a portion of the sampling portion being absorbent and configured to receive a biological sample directly from the body; and a test portion (12) in fluid engagement with the sampling portion, the test portion comprising one or more test zones (14). The sampling portion and test portion are configured such that at least a portion of the sample received by the sampling portion is transferable to the test portion such as to contact one or more of the test zones, and wherein each test zone is configured to indicate the presence or absence of one or more biological entities in the sample.
摘要:
It is to provide a device for sampling feces that enables an accurate and quantitative evaluation by decreasing the variations of feces sampling levels, wherein the confirmation of the presence or absence of feces sampling can be performed hygienically and simply from an outside of a container. A device for sampling feces comprising a feces sampling stick 10, a container body 20, and a fitting body (30, 40) fitted to the inner part of the container body; the feces sampling stick having a gripping part 11 and a stick part 12, being provided with a feces sampling part 14 at the end; the container body having an opening part to fit the fitting body on one side, and a bottom part 21 on the other side, wherein a feces-suspending liquid container part for preserving a liquid for suspending feces 22 is formed in a space between the lower part of the container body and the lower side of the fitting body; the fitting body having a tubular guide part 34 that enables introduction of the stick part of the feces sampling stick, a first leveling hole 35 to remove excess feces, and a second leveling hole 42 below the first hole for further removing excess feces; wherein a domain for detecting collected feces 39 is formed in a tubular guide part adjacent to the upper end of the first leveling hole.