Abstract: A sample collection device for collecting a biological sample for analysis in a detection system includes a body including a wand portion, and a tip extending from a proximal end of the wand body and configured to receive a sample. The tip includes a tip body comprising a flexible material, a layer of flocking coupled to the tip body and an enlarged portion that defines convex lateral sides of the tip. The body may extend along an axis and the tip may be configured to flex about the axis.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for collecting samples for medical testing are described herein. The sample collection device includes a body defining a length and is configured to be manipulated between a collapsed orientation and an extended orientation. the length of the body being greater in the extended orientation than the collapsed orientation. The body includes an extension portion including an opening defined in a first end of the extension portion. The body further includes a wand portion configured to be at least partially received within the opening in the extension portion such that the length of the body changes in response to a portion of the wand portion translating within the extension portion. A tip is coupled to the wand portion of the body and is configured to collect a sample.