Integrated device for analyte testing, confirmation, and donor identity verification

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for fluid sample collection and analyte testing, including a sample receiving member and at least one membrane test strip, and optionally a sample retention member, fingerprint acquisition pad, and/or fluid collector. It also provides a fluid collection apparatus having an absorbent material, compression element, and closure element, and optionally a lid that allows the apparatus to be used in conjunction with a fluid container. Also provided are methods of collecting, testing, and retaining a fluid sample and verifying the identity of one or more individuals associated with the sample, such as the test subject, test administrator, and/or witnesses.

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         78 . An apparatus for testing a fluid sample comprising:
 a sample receiving member having an opening for receiving a fluid sample;   a sample retention member, in fluid communication with the sample receiving member, to retain a portion of the fluid sample; and   at least one test strip, in fluid communication with the sample receiving member, to indicate the presence or absence of at least one analyte in the fluid sample.   
     
     
         79 . The apparatus of  claim 78  further comprising a fluid collector to collect the fluid sample and transfer the fluid sample into the sample receiving member. 
     
     
         80 . The apparatus of  claim 79  wherein the fluid collector comprises:
 an absorbent material to absorb the fluid sample; 
 a compression member operatively associated with the absorbent material; and 
 a closure member capable of sealing the open end of the sample receiving member when the fluid collector is inserted into the sample receiving member. 
 
     
     
         81 . The apparatus of  claim 78  further comprising a device for biometric identification. 
     
     
         82 . The apparatus of  claim 81  wherein said device for biometric identification is a fingerprint acquisition pad. 
     
     
         83 . An apparatus for testing a fluid sample comprising:
 a sample receiving member having an opening for receiving a fluid sample;   a device for biometric identification; and   at least one test strip, in fluid communication with the sample receiving member, to indicate the presence or absence of at least one analyte in the fluid sample.   
     
     
         84 . The apparatus of  claim 83  wherein said device for biometric identification is a fingerprint acquisition pad. 
     
     
         85 . The apparatus of  claim 83  further comprising a fluid collector to collect the fluid sample and transfer the fluid sample into the sample receiving member. 
     
     
         86 . The apparatus of  claim 85  wherein the fluid collector comprises:
 an absorbent material to absorb the fluid sample; 
 a compression member operatively associated with the absorbent material; and 
 a closure member capable of sealing the open end of the sample receiving member when the fluid collector is inserted into the sample receiving member. 
 
     
     
         87 . The apparatus of  claim 83  further including a sample retention member, in fluid communication with the sample receiving member, to retain a portion of the fluid sample. 
     
     
         88 . The apparatus of  claim 87  wherein the sample retention member is a storage container and the storage container is bonded to the device for biometric identification. 
     
     
         89 . The apparatus of  claim 87  wherein the sample retention means is a storage container defining a volume for storage of the fluid sample. 
     
     
         90 . An apparatus for testing a fluid sample comprising:
 a sample receiving member having an opening for receiving a fluid sample;   a fluid collector to collect the fluid sample and transfer the fluid sample into the sample receiving member; and   at least one test strip, in fluid communication with the sample receiving member, to indicate the presence or absence of at least one analyte in the fluid sample.   
     
     
         91 . The apparatus of  claim 90  further comprising a sample retention member, in fluid communication with the sample receiving member, to retain a portion of the fluid sample. 
     
     
         92 . The apparatus of  claim 90  wherein the fluid collector comprises:
 an absorbent material to absorb the fluid sample; 
 a compression member operatively associated with the absorbent material; and 
 a closure member capable of sealing the open end of the sample receiving member when the fluid collector is inserted into the sample receiving member. 
 
     
     
         93 . The apparatus of  claim 92  wherein the closure member is a lid and the absorbent material is disposed on an inner side of the lid. 
     
     
         94 . The apparatus of  claim 92  wherein the closure member is capable of creating an airtight seal in the open end of the sample receiving member. 
     
     
         95 . The apparatus of  claim 92  wherein the fluid collector further comprises a handle removably attached to an upper surface of the closure member. 
     
     
         96 . The apparatus of  claim 90  further including a device for biometric identification. 
     
     
         97 . The apparatus of  claim 96  wherein said device for biometric identification is a fingerprint acquisition pad.