Abstract: A specimen collection or a specimen collection and testing device having an embossed or raised section. In one embodiment the device includes a first panel with one or more apertures for receiving specimen and a second panel having a removable tab, the removable tab aligned with the one or more apertures when the device is assembled such that depositing specimen through the one or more apertures deposits the specimen on the removable tab. A cover has one or more embossed (or raised) sections that align with the one or more apertures when the cover overlays the first panel, thus helping to prevent adherence of the specimen to the inner surface of the cover.

Abstract: A collection device for use in connection with off-device testing of collected samples. The device includes a first panel having one or more apertures for receiving samples, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a removable tab having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is aligned with at least one of apertures on the first panel and constructed such that depositing the sample through the at least one aperture causes the sample to be directly deposited on the first portion of the tab, and the second portion includes a sample-free grasping area accessible from an exterior of the device for removing the tab. A method of obtaining a sample is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collection device for use in connection with off-device testing of collected samples. The device includes a first panel having one or more apertures for receiving samples, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a removable tab having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is aligned with at least one of apertures on the first panel and constructed such that depositing the sample through the at least one aperture causes the sample to be directly deposited on the first portion of the tab, and the second portion includes a sample-free grasping area accessible from an exterior of the device for removing the tab. A method of obtaining a sample is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for testing a specimen comprising a first panel, a metering aperture structure having a plurality of metering apertures formed therein for receiving the specimen therethrough, a second panel opposite the first panel, a sheet disposed between the first and second panels, the sheet including a test area aligned with the plurality of metering apertures, a spacer element disposed between the first panel and the sheet, wherein the metering aperture structure is spaced away from the test area thereby improving readability of the testing. A method of manufacturing a specimen testing device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collection device for use in connection with off-device testing of collected samples. The device includes a first panel having one or more apertures for receiving samples, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a removable tab having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is aligned with at least one of apertures on the first panel and constructed such that depositing the sample through the at least one aperture causes the sample to be directly deposited on the first portion of the tab, and the second portion includes a sample-free grasping area accessible from an exterior of the device for removing the tab. A method of obtaining a sample is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fecal sample collecting device and method. The device of an embodiment includes a removable first layer, having primary and secondary apertures and a second layer having a releaseable adhesive on an inner surface that secures the first and second layers, a flap aligned with the primary aperture, and an integrally formed removable tab. The device also includes a sheet between the two layers. In a first configuration, the sheet is aligned with the primary aperture such that a sample is deposited thereon when the device is used to wipe one's anus, and the removable tab is aligned with the secondary aperture such that a second sample is deposited thereon. Subsequently, the first layer is discarded, thereby exposing the adhesive on the inner surface of the second layer. The device is placed in a second configuration by folding the inner surface upon itself. Thus, primary and secondary samples are enclosed.

Abstract: A specimen sampling device having a first panel including multiple apertures (e.g., a first, second and third aperture) for receiving samples; a second panel having a removable tab at least partially aligned with the first, second and third apertures for receiving the samples, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device. A method of obtaining a fecal sample is also disclosed.

Abstract: A specimen testing device having a first panel including a first aperture for receiving a first specimen and a second aperture for receiving a second specimen; a second panel; a sheet disposed between the first and second panels for receiving at least the first specimen through the first aperture, wherein the sheet includes a test area having a reagent for possible reaction to the first specimen as part of a primary test procedure; and a removable tab at least partially aligned with the second aperture for receiving the second specimen, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device and available for use in a secondary test procedure. A method of testing for the presence of blood in fecal matter including primary and secondary testing of the fecal matter. A test kit including a specimen testing device and reagents for performing a primary test a secondary test on specimens.