| abstract |
An assay cartridge (1400) for analyzing a sample collected with an applicator stick (3030) comprising a shaft (3072) and a sample collection head (3071). The cartridge comprising a sample chamber (3010) having an elongated cavity (3720) that has a first region and a second region, wherein said first and second regions are oriented at an angle (3015) with respect to each other and the angle is selected to bend said shaft upon insertion of said applicator stick into said sample chamber and promote fracture of said shaft. The sample chamber comprising a sample head retention feature (3721a, 3721b). |