Devices, solutions and methods for sample collection

Abstract

Some embodiments are directed to a bodily fluid sample collection device for the collection of naturally expressed bodily fluids and include a cap engageable with a tube to close a mouth of the tube. The cap includes a chamber for containing a reagent. The tube defines at least partly a sample collection space for receiving the naturally expressed bodily fluid. The cap comprises first and second cap portions relatively movable with respect to each other. The first and second cap portions are configured such that, responsive to engagement of the cap on the tube, one of the cap portions is caused to move integrally relative to the other cap portion to open the chamber and permit fluid communication between the chamber and the sample collection space. The reagent in the chamber is thereby permitted to mix with the bodily fluid in the sample collection space. A method of organizing and processing samples is also described.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bodily fluid sample collection device for the collection of naturally expressed bodily fluids, comprising a cap engageable with a tube to close a mouth of the tube, the cap comprising a first cap portion defining at least partly a chamber for containing a reagent, and the tube defining at least partly a sample collection space for receiving the naturally expressed bodily fluid;
 wherein the cap further comprises a second cap portion defining a closure for closing an aperture communicating with the chamber, the second cap portion being configured, in use responsive to fitting the cap to the tube, to disengage from the first cap portion, and descend at least partly into the tube.