Abstract: A kit for collecting specimen includes a tubular member sized for placement in the vaginal canal, a sampling member configured for receipt within the tubular member, and a container of collection medium suitable for preserving and transporting human tissue cells and related tissue secretions. The tubular member has a wall defining a longitudinal through channel having a central axis. The tubular member defines an opening at a distal end oriented at an oblique angle to the central axis with a first section of the wall extending distally of a distal end of a second section of the wall. At least a portion of the first section of the wall flares distally to an enlarged outer diameter at the opening.

Abstract: A device includes a tubular member sized for placement in the vaginal canal. The tubular member has a wall defining a longitudinal through-channel having a central axis, and an opening at a distal end oriented at an oblique angle to the central axis such that a first section of the wall extends distally of a distal end of a second section of the wall. The first section flares outwardly by 13-30 mm to an enlarged outer diameter at the opening. The oblique angle is 20-65°, and the first section of the wall extends distally of the distal end of the second section of the wall by 20-60 mm.

Abstract: A kit for collecting specimen includes a tubular member sized for placement in the vaginal canal, a sampling member configured for receipt within the tubular member, and a container of collection medium suitable for preserving and transporting human tissue cells and related tissue secretions. The tubular member has a wall defining a longitudinal through channel having a central axis. The tubular member defines an opening at a distal end oriented at an oblique angle to the central axis with a first section of the wall extending distally of a distal end of a second section of the wall. At least a portion of the first section of the wall flares distally to an enlarged outer diameter at the opening.