WO2023043069A1

WO2023043069A1 - Kit for specimen storage

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Publication number: WO2023043069A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/012239
Authority: WO
Inventors: 고창욱; 정중환; 김봉윤
Original assignee: (주)바이온라이프사이언스
Priority date: 2021-09-14
Filing date: 2022-08-17
Publication date: 2023-03-23

Abstract

The present invention may provide a kit for specimen storage, the kit comprising: a reagent storage container; a specimen storage container; a cover member in which one side of the reagent storage container is inserted into the inner circumferential surface of a first coupler on one side of the cover member and screwed together, and one side of the specimen storage container is inserted into the inner circumferential surface of a second coupler on the other side of the cover member and screwed together; a blocking film which is provided at one open end of the reagent storage container to seal the inner space of the reagent storage container; and a cut-out protrusion which is provided to protrude from one end of the specimen storage container and to cut out the blocking film while entering thereinto when screwed into the cover member. Accordingly, leakage and evaporation of reagents that may occur during specimen input can be prevented, reagents and specimens can be blended together just by a simple manipulation to have good usability, and by improving airtightness, the effects of improving the preservation performance of specimens and effectively preventing contamination from the outside can be provided.

Description

Kit for specimen storage

The present invention relates to a kit for storing a specimen, and more particularly, to a kit for storing a specimen for storing and transporting a specimen collected from a subject to confirm or test infection of various infectious diseases.

Due to the recent spread of COVID 19 (Corona Virus Disease 19), tests for infection are being actively conducted. On the other hand, such an infection test is to take a sample of the test subject and examine it to check whether or not there is a respiratory disease, and the sample collected for this purpose is stored and transported in a separate sample storage kit.

In general, a specimen storage kit in which a specimen is accommodated and stored is stored in a reagent such as a preservative solution such as formalin to fix the specimen in a collected state so that the tissue of the specimen is not decomposed, and the specimen can be preserved in a collected state. can be configured so that

As an example of a technology for such a specimen storage kit, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0021563 discloses a specimen container including a container body storing a preservation solution and a lid coupled to the upper surface of the opened container body.

However, the above-described conventional sample storage kit has a problem in that a reagent leaks or evaporates in the process of opening the lid to put the sample into the container by the user, which may harm the user's health as well as environmental pollution.

The present invention can prevent reagents from leaking or evaporating in the process of being put into a container after taking a sample, and can prevent harm to the environment and user's health by mixing the reagent and the sample in a sealed state, It is an object of the present invention to provide a kit for storing a specimen capable of preventing specimen preservation and contamination by improving confidentiality.

The present invention is a reagent storage container, one side of which is open and reagents are accommodated and stored in an internal space, and a spiral is formed on one outer circumferential surface; a sample storage container having one side open and accommodating the sample collected in the inner space and having a spiral formed on one side outer circumferential surface; a cover member in which one side of the reagent storage container is inserted into the inner circumferential surface of the first coupler on one side and screwed together, and one side of the sample storage container is inserted into and screwed into the inner circumferential surface of the second coupler on the other side; Provided at one open end of the reagent storage container to seal the internal space of the reagent storage container to prevent mixing of the reagent and the sample when the reagent storage container and the sample storage container are coupled to the cover member a barrier; It is possible to provide a kit for storing a specimen, characterized in that it includes; an incision protrusion protruding from one end of the specimen storage container and cutting the blocking film while entering the inside when screwed into the cover member.

Here, the incision protrusion protrudes toward the insertion direction of the sample storage container, and one or a plurality of them may be spaced apart from each other at one end of the sample storage container.

In addition, the cut-off groove may be formed in the blocking film so that the thickness of the portion cut by the cut protrusion is reduced.

In addition, the blocking film may be formed of a material that is torn by the cutting protrusion, including vinyl.

The incision protrusion may be formed on a partial region of an end portion of the sample storage container so that a portion of the blocking film is coupled to the reagent storage container even after the incision is completed.

In addition, the cutting protrusion may be formed in a semicircular shape on a side surface.

In addition, the cutting protrusion may be formed such that the thickness becomes thinner toward the exposed end.

The present invention may further include a tubular funnel, one end of which is inserted into an open side of the sample storage container, and the other end is expanded so that the sample is introduced into the sample storage container.

In addition, the present invention is provided on the reagent storage container, the sample storage container, and the cover member, so that when the reagent storage container and the sample storage container are coupled to the cover member, the reagent storage container and the cover member are provided. It may further include an airtight portion for maintaining airtightness by bringing the sample storage container into close contact.

Here, the airtight part includes a first protruding pressing part that is spaced apart from one end of the reagent storage container to the outside of the first screw part and protrudes along the outer circumferential surface of the reagent storage container to press the inner circumferential surface of the first coupler; It may include a second protruding pressing part that is spaced apart from one end of the sample storage container to the outside of the second screw part and protrudes along the outer circumferential surface of the sample storage container to press the inner circumferential surface of the second coupler.

In addition, the cover member includes a first seating groove formed on an inner circumferential surface of the first coupler into which the first protruding pressing part is fitted, and a second seating groove formed on an inner circumferential surface of the second coupler into which the second protruding pressing part is fitted. A groove may be formed.

In addition, the airtight part may include a third protruding pressing part protruding along the outer circumferential surface of one end of the sample storage container inside the second screw part to press the inner circumferential surface of the cover member.

In addition, the airtight part may include a fourth protruding pressing part protruding along the outer circumferential surface of one end of the reagent storage container inside the first screw part to press the inner circumferential surface of the cover member.

The sample storage kit according to the present invention allows the sample to be introduced while the reagent is sealed, thereby preventing leakage and evaporation of the reagent that may occur during sample input, and in this sealed state, the user can use the sample storage container With a simple manipulation of rotating for screw coupling, reagents and specimens can be mixed with each other for good usability, and by improving airtightness, preservation of specimens can be improved and contamination from the outside can be effectively prevented.

1 is a perspective view showing a kit for storing a specimen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is an exploded perspective view of a kit for storing a specimen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is an enlarged view of an airtight part in a specimen storage kit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a front cross-sectional view of a kit for storing a specimen according to another embodiment of the present invention before being assembled.

5 is a front sectional view showing a cover member in an assembled state of a kit for storing a specimen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a perspective view illustrating a funnel coupled to a specimen storage container in a specimen storage kit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a view showing another embodiment of a cutting protrusion in a specimen storage kit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a perspective view showing a kit for storing a specimen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

9 is an exploded perspective view of a kit for storing a specimen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a kit for storing a specimen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of part 'B' of FIG. 9 to show an incision protrusion in a specimen storage kit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the blocking film is torn by the cutting protrusion in the specimen storage kit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of an airtight part including a second pressurizing part in another specimen storage kit of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings so that the present invention can be more specifically understood.

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The terms and/or include any combination of a plurality of related recited items or any of a plurality of related recited items.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, the terms "include" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, they should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. don't In addition, in order to facilitate overall understanding in describing the present invention, the same reference numerals are used for the same components in the drawings, and redundant descriptions of the same components are omitted.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail.

First, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the specimen storage kit according to the embodiment of the present invention can store a reagent and a specimen, respectively, and can selectively mix the reagent and specimen according to a user's operation.

In detail, the sample storage kit includes a reagent storage container 100, a sample storage container 200, a cover member 300a, a blocking film 400, a cutting protrusion 500, and an airtight part. It can be.

First, the reagent storage container 100 has a cylindrical tube shape as shown in the figure, one side of which is opened and reagents are injected, and the other side is shielded to form a bottom surface so that reagents can be accommodated and stored in the internal space 101. can be formed In this case, the reagent storage container 100 may have a concave bottom surface as shown in FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

In the reagent storage container 100, a first screw portion 110 may be formed on an outer circumferential surface of one side open to be screwed to the cover member 300a.

The reagent storage container 100 may be made of a transparent or translucent synthetic resin-based material so that the inside can be visually checked, and may also be made of a resilient material capable of airtight contact with the cover member 300a. .

The sample storage container 200 has a cylindrical tube shape, one side of which is opened to insert a sample, and the other side is shielded to form a bottom surface so that the sample can be accommodated and stored in the internal space 201 . Here, the specimen storage container 200 may have a concave bottom surface, but is not limited thereto.

The sample storage container 200 may have a second screw portion 210 formed on an outer circumferential surface of one side open to be screwed to the cover member 300a.

The cover member 300a serves to open and close the reagent storage container 100 and the cover member 300a by combining the reagent storage container 100 and the cover member 300a on both sides.

In detail, the cover member 300a has a first coupler 310 in which one side of the reagent storage container 100 is inserted into one inner circumferential surface and screwed together, and one side of the sample storage container 200 is inserted into the other inner circumferential surface. Second couplers 320 that are screwed together may be formed, respectively.

At this time, the cover member 300a includes the first coupler 310 and the second coupler 320 so that the sample and the reagent can be mixed together in a state where the reagent storage container 100 and the sample storage container 200 are coupled. may be formed to communicate with each other.

The blocking film 400 is provided at one open end of the reagent storage container 100 to seal the internal space 101 of the reagent storage container 100, and the reagent storage container 100 and the specimen are attached to the lid member 300a. When the storage container 200 is combined, it is possible to prevent reagents and samples from being mixed.

Accordingly, in the sample storage kit, the reagent storage container 100 is coupled to the lid member 300a in a state in which the reagent is sealed by the barrier film 400, and the sample collected in the sample storage container 200 is stored in the cover. When the member 300a is screwed together, the reagent and the specimen are mixed while the cutting protrusion 500 cuts the blocking film 400 .

Here, the blocking film 400 may be integrally formed with the reagent storage container 100 or may be separately formed and coupled or attached to the reagent storage container 100 .

In addition, it is preferable that the thickness of the blocking film 400 is smaller than the protruding height of the cutting protrusion 500 so that it can be cut by the cutting protrusion 500 .

Furthermore, the blocking film 400 is preferably formed of a material that can be torn by the cutting protrusion 500 so as not to break and generate fragments during cutting. As an example of such a material, a material such as vinyl may be applied to the blocking film 400 .

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 3 , when the blocking film 400 is cut by the cutting protrusion 500, a cutting groove 410 may be formed so that it can be cut more easily.

The incision groove 410 is to relatively thin the thickness of the incised part so that the incision protrusion 500 can easily penetrate the blocking film 400 and also to be more easily incised during rotation.

As shown in the drawing, the cutting groove 410 may be formed on the other side of the blocking film 400 when it is assumed that the first contacting surface of the cutting protrusion 500 is one surface of the blocking film 400 . This is because the cutting protrusion 500 can contact the blocking film 400 earlier and the height of the cutting protrusion 500 can be reduced, but is not limited thereto.

The cutting protrusion 500 protrudes from one end of the sample storage container 200, and when the sample storage container 200 is screwed into the cover member 300a, it enters the inside and rotates to cut the blocking film 400. play a role

In detail, the cutting protrusion 500 protrudes from one end of the sample storage container 200 toward the insertion direction of the sample storage container 200, and when the sample storage container 200 is screwed to the cover member 300a. It may be configured to effectively cut the blocking film 400 .

In the drawing, the cutting protrusion 500 may have a semicircular side shape. In addition, the cutting protrusion 500 is formed to become thinner toward the exposed end so that the blocking film 400 can be cut more easily.

On the other hand, in the present invention, it is preferable that the blocking film 400 is not separated from the reagent storage container 100 after the incision is completed by the cutting protrusion 500, but is partially coupled to the reagent storage container 100 (Fig. see 5).

This is because if the blocking film 400 is completely separated from the reagent storage container 100 by the incision, the blocking film 400 becomes fragments and is mixed with the mixture of the reagent and the specimen, which may adversely affect extraction and preservation.

Therefore, in the present invention, the specimen and the reagent are mixed by incision of the blocking film 400, but a part of the blocking film 400 is attached to the reagent storage container 100 as it is so that it does not become fragments, so that the blocking film 400 remains as a reagent even after the incision is completed. It is configured not to be completely separated from the storage container 100.

To this end, the incision protrusion 500 is formed on a partial region of the outer circumferential surface of one end of the sample storage container 200 so that a portion of the blocking film 400 is coupled to the reagent storage container 100 even after the incision is completed. Alternatively, a plurality may be provided to be spaced apart.

In addition, it is preferable that the incision protrusion 500 is formed such that it does not rotate 360 degrees from the point of first penetrating the blocking film 400 until the rotation of the specimen storage container 200 is completed.

This is because when the cutting protrusion 500 penetrates the blocking film 400 and then rotates 360 degrees, the blocking film 400 is completely separated from the cover member 300a. Accordingly, the height of the cutting protrusion 500 achieves the above purpose. It can be set in correspondence with the pitch of the second screw part 210 that influences the entry depth so that it can be done.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, a look at the confidentiality will be given.

First of all, the specimen storage kit according to the embodiment of the present invention stores and transports specimens collected from a subject, and prevents leakage of specimens and reagents as well as contamination from the outside to obtain the effectiveness of the test. more important

Therefore, in the present invention, in order to secure such airtightness, airtightness can be further improved by forming airtight parts on the cover member 300a, the reagent storage container 100, and the sample storage container.

In detail, the airtight part is provided on the reagent storage container 100, the sample storage container 200, and the cover member 300a, so that the reagent storage container 100 and the sample storage container 200 are coupled to the cover member 300a. When necessary, the reagent storage container 100 and the specimen storage container 200 may come into close contact with the cover member 300a to maintain airtightness.

The airtight part may include a first protruding pressing part 120 , a second protruding pressing part 220 , and a third protruding pressing part 230 .

The first protruding pressing part 120 protrudes along the outer circumferential surface of the reagent storage container 100 and presses and adheres to the inner circumferential surface of the first coupler 310 when the reagent storage container 100 is fastened to the cover member 300a. Thus, airtightness between the cover member 300a and the reagent storage container 100 can be secured.

In the figure, the first protruding pressing part 120 is positioned to be spaced apart from one end of the reagent storage container 100 to the outside of the first screw portion 110, and the cover member 300a and the reagent storage container 100 are fastened to each other. It may be formed to press the inner circumferential surface of one end of the cover member 300a.

At this time, the cover member (300a) is preferably formed on the inner circumferential surface of the first coupler (310) to have a first seating groove (330) into which the first protruding pressing part (120) is fitted to improve fastening force and contact surface area. do.

At this time, it is preferable that the first protruding pressing portion 120 and the first seating groove 330 do not form sharp corners that may cause lifting when contacted due to line contact, and for this purpose, the cross-sectional shape is large. It may be formed in a round shape so as to be in surface contact with.

The second protruding pressing part 220 protrudes along the outer circumferential surface of the sample storage container 200, and presses and adheres to the inner circumferential surface of the second coupler 320 when the sample storage container 200 is fastened to the cover member 300a. Thus, airtightness between the cover member 300a and the sample storage container 200 can be secured.

In detail, the second protruding pressing portion 220 is located away from one end of the sample storage container 200 to the outside of the second screw portion 210, and when the cover member 300a and the sample storage container 200 are fastened to each other It may be formed to press the inner circumferential surface of the other end of the cover member 300a.

Here, the cover member 300a may be formed on the inner circumferential surface of the second coupler 320 to form a second seating groove 330 into which the second protrusion pressing portion 220 is fitted, and the first protrusion pressing described above. Like the part 120 and the first seating groove 330, the cross section may be formed in a round shape to prevent lifting and to enable airtight contact.

On the other hand, in the present invention, the confidential part presses both ends of the cover member 300a by the above-described first protruding pressing part 120 and the second protruding pressing part 220 so as to be in close contact with the cover member 300a The first protrusion pressing part 120 and the second protrusion pressing part 220 provide airtightness of the outer end of the cover member 300a as well as the specimen storage container 200 and the reagent storage container 100. ) It may be formed to be double airtight on the outside and inside of the cover member (300a) by being in close contact with the inside of the cover member (300a), which is the end of the cover member (300a).

To this end, the airtight part may include a third protrusion pressing part 230 as shown in FIG. 4 . The third protruding pressing part 230 protrudes along the outer circumferential surface of one end of the sample storage container 200 inside the second screw part 210, and is a cover when the sample storage container 200 is fastened to the cover member 300a. The inner circumferential surface of one side of the member 300a may be pressed.

Furthermore, although not shown, the airtight part may include a fourth protruding pressing part that protrudes along the outer circumferential surface of one end of the inner reagent storage container 100 of the first screw part 110 and presses the inner circumferential surface of one side of the cover member 300a. can

As described above, in the sample storage kit of the present invention, the outer and inner ends of the cover member 300a are brought into close contact with each other through the airtight portion to prevent samples and reagents from leaking to the outside during storage and transport, and the degree of contamination from the outside can be effectively prevented.

According to the above, in the sample collection kit of the present invention, after putting reagents into the reagent storage container 100, the cover member 300a equipped with the blocking film 400 is coupled to the reagent storage container 100 to seal the reagents, , The user collects a sample from the test subject, puts it in the sample storage container 200, and then seals the sample by combining the cover member 300a. At this time, a portion of the blocking film 400 is torn by the cutting protrusion 500 in the process of screwing the specimen storage container 200 to the cover member 300a by the user, and the specimen and reagent are mixed.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the specimen storage kit of the present invention may include a funnel 600 to facilitate insertion of a specimen into the specimen storage container 200 .

The funnel 600 has a tubular shape, one side of which is detachably inserted into one open side of the sample storage container 200, and the other side is expanded so that the sample can be easily introduced.

7 is a view showing another embodiment of the cutting protrusion 500a.

Referring to the drawings, the cutting protrusion 500a may have a trapezoidal side shape.

Furthermore, the cutting protrusion 500a may be formed in a trapezoidal shape having two base angles different in size, rather than an isosceles trapezoid, as shown.

In this case, the cutting protrusion 500a has one rear side opposite to the rotational direction formed inclined to easily penetrate the blocking film 400, and the other front side facing the rotational direction is formed at a right angle to form the blocking film 400. ) can be formed so that the cutting of the blocking film 400 is easier during rotation by reducing the contact area with the .

The cutting protrusion 500a may be formed to have the same thickness as shown, but in one embodiment, the thickness decreases towards the end so that the end may be formed in a sharper shape.

Hereinafter, a specimen storage kit according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

8 and 9, the specimen storage kit according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a reagent storage container 1100, a specimen storage container 1200, a blocking film 1300, and an incision protrusion 1400. can be configured to include

As shown in the figure, the reagent storage container 1100 has a cylindrical tube shape, one side of which is opened and reagents are injected, and the other side is shielded to form a bottom surface so that reagents can be accommodated and stored in the internal space 1101. It can be. In this case, the reagent storage container 1100 may have a concave bottom surface as shown in FIG. 10, but is not limited thereto.

The reagent storage container 1100 may have a first screw portion 1110 formed on an outer circumferential surface of one side open to be screwed to the sample storage container 1200.

The reagent storage container 1100 may be made of a synthetic resin-based material that is transparent or translucent so that the inside can be visually checked, and may be formed of a resilient material capable of airtight contact with the sample storage container 1200. there is.

The sample storage container 1200 has a substantially cylindrical tube shape and is screwed together with the reagent storage container 1100. One side is opened to insert the sample, and the other side is shielded to form a bottom surface to transport the sample into the accommodation space 1201. can be accepted and stored.

The specimen storage container 1200 may include a container body 1210 and a coupling part 1220.

The container body 1210 has a cylindrical tube shape, one side of which is opened to receive the sample, and the other side of the container body 1210 is shielded to form a bottom surface so that the collected sample can be accommodated and stored in the receiving space 1201 . Here, the container body 1210 may have a concave bottom surface, but is not limited thereto.

The coupling part 1220 has a substantially cylindrical tube shape so that it can be combined while surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the reagent storage container 1100, one side of which is integrally coupled to the outer circumferential surface of one end of the container body 1210, and the other inner circumferential surface of the other side. 2 screw parts 1221 may be formed and screwed to the reagent storage container 1100 .

Here, the coupling part 1220 has one end coupled to a position spaced apart from one end of the container body 1210, and a fitting portion 1230 between one inner circumferential surface and one outer circumferential surface of the container body 1210. can be formed.

Accordingly, in the sample storage container 1200, one side of the reagent storage container 1100 may be inserted into the fitting part 1230 and screwed together.

The blocking film 1300 is provided at one open end of the reagent storage container 1100 to seal the internal space 1101 of the reagent storage container 1100, and to store the reagent storage container 1100 and the sample. When the container 1200 is combined, it is possible to prevent reagents and samples from being mixed.

Accordingly, in the sample storage kit, the reagent storage container 1100 and the sample storage container 1200 are combined in a state in which the reagent is sealed by the blocking film 1300, and the sample collected in the sample storage container 1200 After storage, if the reagent storage container 1100 or the sample storage container 1200 is further rotated, the cutting protrusion 1400 cuts the barrier film 1300 and mixes the reagent and the sample.

The blocking film 1300 may be integrally formed with the reagent storage container 1100 or may be separately formed and coupled or attached to the reagent storage container 1100 .

It is preferable that the thickness of the blocking film 1300 is smaller (thinner) than the protruding height of the cutting protrusion 1400 so that it can be cut by the cutting protrusion 1400 .

The blocking film 1300 is preferably formed of a material that can be torn by the cutting protrusion 1400 so that fragments are not broken during incision, and a material such as vinyl can be applied as an example of such a material.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the cutout groove 1310 may be formed in the blocking film 1300 so that it can be cut more easily by the cutout protrusion 1400 .

The incision groove 1310 is to relatively thin the thickness of the section to be incised so that the incision protrusion 1400 easily penetrates the blocking film 1300 to be incised, as well as to be incised more easily during rotation.

As shown in the drawing, the cutting groove 1310 is preferably formed on the other side of the blocking film 1300 when the first contacting surface of the cutting protrusion 1400 is one surface of the blocking film 1300 . This is because the cutting protrusion 1400 can contact the blocking film 1300 earlier and the height of the cutting protrusion 1400 can be reduced, but is not limited thereto.

The cutting protrusion 1400 protrudes from one end of the container body 1210, and when the coupling part 1220 is screwed into the reagent storage container 1100, it protrudes inward toward the blocking film 1300. The blocking film 1300 may be cut while entering and rotating.

The cutting protrusion 1400 protrudes toward the blocking film 1300 in a pointed shape, and can effectively cut the blocking film 1300 when the sample storage container 1200 and the reagent storage container 1100 are screwed together.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the cutting protrusion 1400 is formed in a triangular pyramid shape, but in a preferred embodiment, it can be formed in various shapes as long as the blocking film 1300 can be effectively cut.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 12, the blocking film 1300 is not separated from the reagent storage container 1100 after the incision is completed by the cutting protrusion 1400, but a part thereof is coupled to the reagent storage container 1100. It is desirable to have

This is because if the blocking film 1300 is completely separated from the reagent storage container 1100 by incision, the separated blocking film 1300 may be mixed with the mixture of the reagent and the specimen, which may adversely affect extraction and preservation.

For this reason, in the present invention, the specimen and the reagent are mixed by incision of the blocking film 1300, but a part of the blocking film 1300 is combined with the reagent storage container 1100 as it is and does not become fragments. It may be configured not to be completely separated from the reagent storage container 1100 .

To this end, the cutting protrusion 1400 is provided on a partial region of the outer circumferential surface of one end of the container body 1210 so that a portion of the blocking film 1300 is coupled to the reagent storage container 1100 even after the incision is completed, and the blocking film 1300 ) is rotated 360 degrees from the point of first penetrating the specimen storage container 1200 until the rotation of the specimen storage container 1200 is completed so that the blocking film 1300 is not completely separated, and the height of the cutting protrusion 1400 determines the entry depth of the second screw part. It is preferable to set correspondingly to the pitch of (1221).

That is, the incision protrusion 1400 may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of one end of the container body 1210, one or a plurality of them spaced apart at a set interval, and as shown, two may be formed at an interval of 180 degrees. but not limited thereto.

On the other hand, the specimen storage kit according to the embodiment of the present invention stores and transports a specimen collected from a subject to be tested, and prevents leakage of the specimen and reagents as well as contamination from the outside to obtain the effectiveness of the test. more important

Accordingly, in the present invention, the reagent storage container 1100 is provided in order to secure airtightness, and when the container body 1210 and the reagent storage container 1100 are coupled, the container body 1210 and the reagent storage container ( 1100) may further include an airtight part for maintaining airtightness by being in close contact.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the confidential part may include a first pressing part 1120 .

The first pressing part 1120 protrudes along the outer circumferential surface of the reagent storage container 1100, and when the reagent storage container 1100 is fastened to the coupling part 1220, the inner circumferential surface of the end of the coupling part 1220 It is possible to secure airtightness between the coupling part 1220 and the reagent storage container 1100 by pressurizing.

The first pressing part 1120 is located at a distance from the first screw part 1110 from one end of the reagent storage container 1100, and when combined with the coupling part 1220 as shown, the coupling part 1220 ) It may be formed to be located on the end side of.

Meanwhile, a seating groove may be formed on an inner circumferential surface of the coupling part 1220 so that the first pressing part 1120 is fitted in close contact therewith. At this time, the seating groove is formed in a groove shape corresponding to the shape of the first pressing portion 1120 to improve the contact area with the first pressing portion 1120, thereby improving airtightness.

It is preferable that the first pressing part 1120 and the seating groove do not form sharp corners that can cause lifting when contacted due to line contact. can be formed into shapes.

According to the above, the sample storage kit of the present invention includes a sample storage container 1200 containing a sample collected from a subject, a reagent storage container 1100 sealed by the barrier film 1300, and a reagent stored therein. Can be combined with to seal the sample.

In addition, in the sample storage kit of the present invention, when either the reagent storage container 1100 or the sample storage container 1200 is further rotated in a state where the sample storage container 1200 and the reagent storage container 1100 are combined, While the incision protrusion 1400 enters and rotates toward the blocking film 1300, the blocking film 1300 is incised so that the specimen and the reagent can be mixed with each other.

On the other hand, in the specimen storage kit of the present invention, since securing confidentiality is important as described above, the specimen or reagent should not leak when the barrier film 1300 is incised.

Accordingly, in the sample storage kit of the present invention, the shape and position of the cutting protrusion 1400 and the first pressing part 1120, and the screw thread so that the blocking film 1300 is incised after airtightness is secured by the first pressing part 1120. It may be designed and manufactured in various ways considering the pitch of the sample and the reagent so that the sample and reagent are not leaked by the first pressing part 1120 even if the blocking film 1300 is cut.

13 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the airtight part in the specimen storage kit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the airtight part may include a second pressing part 1240 formed on an inner circumferential surface of the sample storage container 1200 and engaged with the first pressing part 1120 described above.

The second pressing part 1240 protrudes from the inner surface of the end of the sample storage container 1200, and when the reagent storage container 1100 and the sample storage container 1200 are coupled, the reagent storage container 1100 ) and the locking surface 1100a of the first pressing part 1120 are brought into close contact with each other to ensure airtightness between the coupling part 1220 and the reagent storage container 1100.

As described above, in the airtight part, one end of the sample holding container 1100 and the end of the coupling part 1220 are engaged with each other by the first pressing part 1120 and the second pressing part 1240, and are pressurized and brought into close contact with each other, Airtightness and airtightness can be further improved by eliminating a gap that may occur between the coupling part 1220 and the sample storage container 1100.

On the other hand, as described above, the specimen storage kit of the present invention is preferably configured so that the blocking film 1300 is cut after airtightness is secured through the first pressing part 1120 and the second pressing part 1240. .

Prior to examining the configuration for this purpose, in the sample storage kit of the present invention, the first pressing part 1120 and the second pressing part ( 1240) are pressed and brought into close contact with each other, the lower side of the second pressing part 1240 is in contact with the hooking surface 1100a of the upper side of the first pressing part 1120, and the lower end of the coupling part 1220 The contact surface 1200a and the contact surface 1100b of the first pressing part 1120 are in close contact with each other.

Then, in order to cut the blocking film 1300 after the airtightness is secured, the airtight part is such that the contact surface 1100b of the first pressing part 1120 and the end contact surface 1200a of the coupling part 1220 are in contact with each other. The vertical length of the incision protrusion 1400 and the end contact surface 1200a may be set such that the blocking film 1300 is cut by the post incision protrusion 1400 .

In addition, it is necessary to consider the positioning of the locking surface 1100a in consideration of the thread pitch from the point at which the blocking film 1300 is cut so that the blocking film 1300 is not completely cut and separated.

Furthermore, the contact surface 1100b and the end contact surface 1200a may be formed in a vertical direction to press and closely contact each other as shown, but in another embodiment, although not shown, the area of the press contact surface is increased to secure more confidentiality. It may be formed to have an inclined inclined surface so as to be able to do so.

The present invention can be applied to a kit for storing a specimen.

Claims

a reagent storage container having one side open and containing and storing reagents in an internal space and having a spiral formed on one outer circumferential surface;

a sample storage container having one side open and accommodating the sample collected in the inner space and having a spiral formed on one outer circumferential surface;

a cover member in which one side of the reagent storage container is inserted into the inner circumferential surface of the first coupler on one side and screwed together, and one side of the sample storage container is inserted into and screwed into the inner circumferential surface of the second coupler on the other side;

Provided at one open end of the reagent storage container to seal the internal space of the reagent storage container to prevent mixing of the reagent and the sample when the reagent storage container and the sample storage container are coupled to the cover member a barrier;

The specimen storage kit, characterized in that it comprises: a cutting protrusion protruding from one end of the specimen storage container and cutting the blocking film while entering and rotating inward when screwed into the cover member.
According to claim 1,

The specimen storage kit, characterized in that the incision protrusion protrudes toward the insertion direction of the specimen storage container, and one or a plurality of them are provided spaced apart from one end of the specimen storage container.
According to claim 1,

The kit for storing a specimen, characterized in that the cut-off groove is formed in the blocking film so that the thickness of the portion cut by the cut protrusion is reduced.
According to claim 3,

The specimen storage kit, characterized in that the blocking film is formed of a material that is torn by the cutting protrusion, including vinyl.
According to claim 1,

In order to facilitate the insertion of the sample into the sample storage container, the sample storage container is tubular, one side of which is detachably inserted into the open side of the sample storage container, and the other side is expanded to further include a funnel into which the sample is introduced. storage kit.
According to claim 1,

It is provided on the reagent storage container, the sample storage container, and the cover member, so that when the reagent storage container and the sample storage container are coupled to the cover member, the reagent storage container and the sample storage container come into close contact with the cover member. A kit for storing a specimen, characterized in that it further comprises an airtight part for maintaining airtightness.