Abstract: A device for collecting, drying, and transporting a urine sample, and extracting an analyte of interest from the dried sample for determining the presence or absence of the analyte or, if present, the amount or concentration thereof, is described. A preferred embodiment of the device is a sample collection strip which includes a collection pad for collecting and retaining the sample and a handle member for handling or manipulation of the device. Methods of use, and kits relating to the device are also described.

Abstract: Filter paper absorbed with a solution of anticoagulant, e.g., ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), then dried, useful for collection of a blood sample for analysis of hemoglobin or a hemoglobin fraction in the sample showed higher precision in standard assays than untreated filter paper. Methods of using the anticoagulant-treated filter paper are also described.

Abstract: For blood or other physiological fluid sample collection kits that use filter paper to collect the sample the performance of the kit and associated analytical method can be improved by using a material having properties which are superior to those of standard filter paper or modified filter paper routinely used in standard biological assays. Certain materials currently available for uses other than blood collection, storage, or transport have properties that are advantageous as employed in assays of biological fluids, including the use of specific glass fiber blotting materials for collecting blood samples for hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1c monitoring.

Abstract: A device for remote-site biological sample collection for laboratory analysis is described. The device can be made in several configurations which all include separate members for collecting and separating the biological sample into its desired components which are detected or measured. Methods of use for the device are also described.

Abstract: For blood or other physiological fluid sample collection kits that use filter paper to collect the sample, the performance of the kit and associated analytical method can be improved by using a material having properties which are superior to those of standard filter paper or modified filter paper routinely used in standard biological assays. Certain materials currently available for uses other than blood collection, storage, or transport have properties that are advantageous as employed in assays of biological fluids, including the use of specific cellulose blotting materials for collecting blood samples for hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1c monitoring.

Abstract: A device for remote-site biological sample collection for laboratory analysis is described. The device can be made in several configurations which all include separate members for collecting and separating the biological sample into its desired components which are detected or measured. Methods of use for the device are also described.