| abstract |
Fluid sample collection systems, instruments and methods are provided. The instrument may include a first portion comprising at least one sample collection passageway configured to draw a body fluid sample through a first type of drive force into the sample collection passageway. The sample collection mechanism may include a second portion including a sample container operably associated with the collection passage to receive a sample fluid of the sample collection passage and in fluid communication with the collection passage, Once established, the sample container provides a second driving force different from the first driving force to move most of the body fluid sample in the passage to the sample container. |