Method for use in monitoring a swab technique

Abstract

A device for use in monitoring a swab method, the device includes a first substrate substantially adjacent a second substrate, the first substrate and the second substrate having disposed therebetween a test material.

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       20 . A method of manufacturing a device, for use in monitoring a swab technique, the method including providing a first substrate, applying a test material to a portion of the first substrate, covering at least the test material on the first substrate with a second substrate, and joining the second substrate to the first substrate so as to encapsulate the test material between the first substrate and the second substrate. 
   
   
       21 . A method according to  claim 20 , wherein the test material is applied to the first substrate as a (relatively) dry, localized spot, (which is particularly preferred) or as a homogeneously applied film. 
   
   
       22 . A method of monitoring a swab technique, which method includes:
 a) providing a device comprising a first substrate substantially adjacent a second substrate, the first substrate and the second substrate having disposed therebetween a test material including a predetermined amount of an analyte;   b) swabbing the test material with a swab; and   monitoring the amount of analyte present on the swab in step (b).   
   
   
       23 . A method according to  claim 22 , wherein the test material is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate under aseptic conditions.