Inventors:
Eddie Reed - Morgantown WV, US
Barbara Ducatman - Morgantown WV, US
Timothy Tracy - Shoreview MN, US
A. Soisson - Morgantown WV, US
Pamela Brown - Morgantown WV, US
International Classification:
A61B010/00, G01N033/48
US Classification:
600562000, 436086000, 436063000
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and kits for collection of cervical/vaginal specimen. The specimen is collected for the purpose of detecting the presence or absence of etiological agents, e.g., bacterial or viral agents, including but not limited to human papilloma virus (HPV). The endocervical cells is not required for HPV testing or Pap smear. The methods and kits allow the self-sampling without the aid of trained medical personnel.