Abstract: The present invention discloses a device as well as a collection element (1) for collecting a chemical and/or biological sample directly from a surface exposing said sample material. Furthermore, a method for collecting a chemical and/or biological sample directly from a surface exposing said sample material and a kit thereof is subject-matter of the present invention.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a column for incubating and/or isolating chemical and/or biological samples. Furthermore, a method for incubating and/or isolating chemical and/or biological samples as well as a method for separating liquids and solids from a disperse mixture is subject-matter of the present invention.