Testing Kits

Abstract

The detection kit (1) comprises: a container body (10) having a mouth (20) and capable of storing a sample, a straw component (11) provided at the mouth (20) of the container body (10), and a cover (12) freely mounted on the container body (10) and capable of sealing the container body (10). The straw component (11) comprises: a straw portion (30) configured to allow the sample to flow from the mouth of a subject into the interior of the container body (10); and a vent portion (31) configured to allow ventilation between the interior and exterior of the container body (10). The straw component (11) is configured to be freely inserted into the interior of the container body (10) and freely locked to the inner peripheral surface of the container body (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a detection kit. Background Art

[0002] Saliva collection kits for DNA testing, PCR testing, etc. generally have a funnel attached to the inlet of a container body for storing saliva. The subject allows the saliva to enter the funnel from the mouth, and the saliva is stored in the container body from the funnel (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-194324 Summary of the Invention

[0006] However, when using a funnel as described above, it is necessary to drop saliva from the subject's mouth into the funnel, making it difficult to collect an appropriate amount of saliva. In addition, it is time-consuming and may cause saliva to splash around, which is unhygienic.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned aspects, and one of its objects is to provide a test kit that can simply and reliably collect an appropriate amount of a sample such as saliva in a short time.

[0008] One embodiment of the present invention involves a detection kit comprising: a container body having a mouth and capable of storing a sample; a straw component arranged at the mouth of the container body; and a cover body that can be freely installed on the container body and can seal the container body, the straw component comprising: a straw portion configured to allow the sample to flow from the mouth of a subject into the interior of the container body; and a vent portion configured to allow ventilation between the interior and the exterior of the container body.

[0009] According to this embodiment, the subject can hold the straw portion of the straw member in their mouth, allowing the sample to flow through the straw portion from the subject's mouth into the container body. As a result, the sample can be collected simply, reliably, and in a short time.

[0010] In the above aspect, the straw member may be configured to be freely inserted into the interior of the container body and freely engaged with the inner peripheral surface of the container body.

[0011] In the above embodiment, the cover may include: a releasing portion for releasing the engagement of the straw member with respect to the inner peripheral surface of the container body when the cover is mounted on the container body; and a holding portion for holding the released straw member when the cover is mounted on the container body.

[0012] In the above aspect, the straw member may include: a locking portion that is locked to the inner peripheral surface of the container body and released by the releasing portion; and a held portion that is held by the holding portion of the lid body.

[0013] In the above aspect, the straw member may include a linkage portion that is linked to the locking portion, and the linkage portion may be pressed by the releasing portion to release the locking of the locking portion.

[0014] In the above aspect, the straw member may include an annular portion located on the outer periphery of the straw portion and concentric with the straw portion, and the locking portion and the held portion may be provided on the annular portion.

[0015] In the above aspect, the straw member may include a plurality of arms connecting the annular portion and the straw portion, the locking portion may be provided at a position of the annular portion connecting the plurality of arms, and the linkage portion may be provided on the arms.

[0016] In the above aspect, the cover may include, inside the cover, a storage portion storing the working liquid and an opening portion configured to open the storage portion and allow the working liquid in the storage portion to flow into the interior of the container body.

[0017] In the above method, the cover body can also be constructed as an outer shell part having a cylindrical inner shell part and an outer shell part that accommodates the inner shell part and is freely fixed inside. The inner shell part has a storage part and an open part with an open top surface inside the inner shell part, and the outer shell part closes the top surface of the storage part when the inner shell part is fixed inside the outer shell part.

[0018] In the above aspect, the open portion may be configured to be attachable to and detachable from the inner casing portion.

[0019] In the above aspect, the cover may be configured so that when the cover is attached to the container body, the straw portion of the straw member presses the opening portion to open the storage portion.

[0020] In the above aspect, the detection kit may further include a display that displays the temperature state of the container body.

[0021] In the above embodiment, the indicator may be a ring member attached to the outer peripheral surface of the container body.

[0022] In the above aspect, the detection kit may further include a pressing member for pressing the display body so as to prevent the display body from falling off the container body.

[0023] Effects of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, an appropriate amount of sample can be collected simply and reliably in a short time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a detection kit in which the cover and the container body are separated.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a detection kit in which a cover is attached to a container body.

[0027] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the test kit components.

[0028] Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the detection kit.

[0029] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the straw components.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a top view of the straw component.

[0031] Figure 7 It is a longitudinal sectional view of the upper portion of the container body, showing a locking mechanism between the container body and the straw member.

[0032] Figure 8 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the inner shell of the cover.

[0033] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional view of the open part.

[0034] Figure 10 It is a three-dimensional view of the inner shell of the cover.

[0035] Figure 11 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the outer shell of the cover body.

[0036] Figure 12 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cover.

[0037] Figure 13 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the straw component and the container body.

[0038] Figure 14 It is a longitudinal sectional view of the connection portion between the cover and the container body when the cover is attached to the container body.

[0039] Figure 15 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the connection portion between the lid and the container body when the opening portion is opened by the straw member.

[0040] Figure 16 It is a longitudinal sectional view showing the cover, the container body, and the straw member when the cover is removed from the container body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Figure 1 This is the appearance of the test kit 1 when in use. Figure 2 This is an appearance diagram of the detection kit 1 when the cover is closed. Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the test kit 1. Figure 4This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the detection kit 1 when the detection kit 1 is cut along a vertical plane including the central axis C. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 The posture of the detection kit 1 is shown in the state where the container body 10 and the cover body 12 are upright, and the bottom side ( Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The lower side of the detection kit 1 is set as the "lower side", and the top side of the detection kit 1 ( Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 ) is set to "Top".

[0043] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the test kit 1 includes a container body 10 capable of storing saliva as a sample, a straw member 11 provided in the container body 10 , a cover 12 capable of sealing the container body 10 , a display 13 , and a pressing member 14 .

[0044] The container body 10 has a cylindrical shape with an open top and a closed bottom. The container body 10 has a mouth 20 at the top. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 1 , the inner bottom surface of the container body 10 is recessed toward the bottom side in such a manner that the center becomes the lowest. Figure 1 as well as Figure 4 As shown, a threaded portion 21 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the mouth portion 20 of the container body 10, into which a threaded portion 172 of the cover body 12 described later is screwed. Figure 4 as well as Figure 7 As shown, a recessed portion 72 and a stepped portion 71 for locking a locking portion 41 of a straw member 11 described later are formed on an inner peripheral surface 70 of the upper portion of the container body 10 .

[0045] The straw member 11 is provided inside the container body 10 near the mouth 20 . Figure 5 is a perspective view of the straw component 11, Figure 6 This is a top view of the straw component 11 as viewed from above. Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the straw member 11 includes, for example, a straw portion 30 for allowing saliva to flow from the mouth of a subject into the container body 10 , and a vent portion 31 for discharging gas flowing from the straw portion 30 into the container body 10 .

[0046] The straw portion 30 has a vertically elongated cylindrical shape. A vent 31 is formed around the straw portion 30 to vertically connect the interior of the container body 10 below the straw member 11 with the exterior of the container body 10 above the straw member 11.

[0047] The straw member 11 is configured to be freely inserted into the container body 10 and freely locked to the inner peripheral surface of the container body 10. The straw member 11 includes, for example, an annular portion 40, a locking portion 41, a linkage portion 42, a held portion 43, and an arm portion 44.

[0048] The annular portion 40 and the straw portion 30 are concentric with the central axis C and are located on the outer periphery of the straw portion 30. The annular portion 40 is connected to the straw portion 30 via a plurality of (eg, three) arm portions 44. Figure 6 As shown, the arms 44 extend radially from the straw portion 30 toward the annular portion 40. The arms 44 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction around the central axis C of the straw portion 30. Gaps may exist between the straw portion 30, the annular portion 40, and the arms 44, forming vents 31. Ventilations 31 are formed at, for example, three locations around the central axis C.

[0049] The locking portion 41 is provided at multiple locations (e.g., three locations) of the annular portion 40 at equal intervals. The locking portion 41 is provided at the location of the connecting arm portion 44 in the annular portion 40 (the location where the extension line of the arm portion 44 intersects the annular portion 40). Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the locking portion 41 is extended in a prismatic shape above the annular portion 40. The locking portion 41 is formed by a portion of the outer peripheral surface 41a protruding outward. Figure 7 As shown, the outer circumferential surface 41a of the locking portion 41 has a tapered shape that gradually protrudes outward from bottom to top. The inner circumferential surface 70 of the container body 10 includes, for example, a stepped portion 71 that serves as a stopper for the bottom surface of the annular portion 40 of the straw member 11, and a recessed portion 72 that serves as a latched portion for the locking portion 41 of the straw member 11, which is latched onto the stepped portion 71. With this configuration, when the straw member 11 is inserted into the container body 10 from the mouth 20 thereof, the straw member 11 rests on the stepped portion 71, the locking portion 41 latches with the recessed portion 72, and the straw member 11 is secured to the inner circumferential surface 70 of the container body 10.

[0050] The linkage portion 42 is linked to the locking portion 41. Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 4 , the linkage portion 42 is arranged on each arm portion 44 and is arranged at three locations in total. The linkage portion 42 is arranged close to the inner side (central axis C side) of the locking portion 41. Figure 5 As shown, the linkage portion 42 extends in a prismatic shape above the arm portion 44. The linkage portion 42 protrudes upward relative to the locking portion 41. A tapered surface 42a is formed on the upper surface of the linkage portion 42, with the outer side lower than the inner side. When the release portion 140 (described later) of the lid 12 presses the tapered surface 42a, the linkage portion 42 tilts inward (toward the central axis C), and in conjunction with this, the locking portion 41 also tilts inward. This releases the locking portion 41 from the container body 10.

[0051] The held portion 43 is held by a holding portion 141 (described later) of the cover 12. The held portion 43 is as shown in FIG. Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the annular portion 40 is provided at multiple locations (e.g., three locations) at equal intervals. The retained portion 43 is formed, for example, in an arc shape around the central axis C of the straw portion 30. The retained portion 43 is formed in the shape of a plate having an arc surface on the annular portion 40. The retained portion 43 has a claw portion 43a protruding inward at its upper end. The claw portion 43a extends in an arc shape around the central axis C of the straw portion 30. By engaging the claw portion 43a with a retaining portion 141 of the cover 12 (described later), the retained portion 43 is retained by the retaining portion 141, and the straw member 11 is retained by the cover 12.

[0052] like Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the cover 12 has a double structure, including an inner shell 100 and an outer shell 101 that accommodates the inner shell 100 and is freely fixed therein. The inner shell 100 and the outer shell 101 can be assembled freely. Figure 8 As shown, it has a cylindrical shape with an open bottom and top, for example. The inner housing 100 has a reservoir 110 in the upper portion of the interior for storing a preservative solution (a working solution), an internal flow path 111 in the lower portion of the interior, through which the preservative solution flows downward, and an opening 112 at the bottom of the reservoir 110 between the reservoir 110 and the internal flow path 111. Furthermore, the inner housing 100 has, from top to bottom, a first peripheral sidewall 100a, a second peripheral sidewall 100b, and a third peripheral sidewall 100c. The reservoir 110 is formed within the first peripheral sidewall 100a, the internal flow path 111 is formed within the third peripheral sidewall 100c, and the opening 112 is disposed within the second peripheral sidewall 100b.

[0053] The reservoir 110 and the internal flow path 111 form a cylindrical space. The top surface of the reservoir 110 and the bottom surface of the internal flow path 111 are open. A narrow space 113 with a relatively small inner diameter is formed between the reservoir 110 and the internal flow path 111. An opening 112 is installed in this narrow space 113. The opening 112 can block the flow of liquid between the reservoir 110 and the internal flow path 111.

[0054] The opening portion 112 is freely removable relative to the inner shell 100. For example, the opening portion 112 is freely removable relative to the narrow space 113. The opening portion 112 has, for example, a substantially disc shape. Figure 9 As shown in FIG. 1 , for example, a circular top plate 120 and a cylindrical peripheral side plate 121 are provided. The peripheral side plate 121 has a diameter that gradually increases as it goes downward. A cross-shaped rib 122 is provided on the top plate 120 of the open portion 112. The open portion 112 is as shown in FIG. Figure 8As shown, the top plate 120 is freely inserted from above into the constricted portion 130 of the second peripheral side wall 100b forming the narrow space 113. At this time, the top plate 120 is hooked on the upper end 130a of the constricted portion 130, and the peripheral side plate 121 is in close contact with the inner peripheral surface 130b of the constricted portion 130.

[0055] The inner shell 100 has an outer peripheral surface 135 at the lower portion of the third peripheral side wall 100 c corresponding to the internal flow path 111 , which is in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the mouth 20 of the container body 10 when the lid 12 is inserted into the container body 10 .

[0056] like Figure 8 as well as Figure 10 As shown, the lower end portion of the inner shell portion 100 is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape, and a releasing portion 140 for releasing the straw member 11 from the inner circumferential surface 70 of the container body 10 and a retaining portion 141 for retaining the released straw member 11 are provided at the lower end portion of the inner shell portion 100 .

[0057] The release portion 140 and the retaining portion 141 extend downward from the third peripheral side wall 100c. The release portion 140 and the retaining portion 141 are separated, for example, by a plurality of cutouts 142 in the circumferential direction around the central axis C. Thus, the release portion 140 and the retaining portion 141 are formed of a plurality of arc-shaped portions formed intermittently in the circumferential direction around the central axis C.

[0058] The release portion 140 and the retaining portion 141 each have outwardly protruding claws 160 at their lower ends. The claws 160 extend in an arc shape about the central axis C. When the lid 12 is attached to the container body 10, the release portion 140 presses the linkage portion 42 of the straw member 11 at its front end, and the linkage portion 42 and the locking portion 41 tilt inward, releasing the locking portion 41. The retaining portion 141 retains the retained portion 43 by engaging the claws 43a of the retained portion 43 with the claws 160. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the release portion 140 and the retaining portion 141 at the lower end of the inner shell 100 are not distinguished. Depending on the circumferential engagement angle between the inner shell 100 and the straw member 11 when the lid 12 is attached to the container body 10, the same portion of the lower end of the inner shell 100 can serve as either the release portion 140 or the retaining portion 141.

[0059] like Figure 8 as well as Figure 10 As shown, a groove 150 serving as a locking portion for locking a protrusion 174 of the housing 100 , which will be described later, is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first peripheral side wall 100A.

[0060] like Figure 11As shown, the outer shell 101 has a cylindrical shape with an open bottom and a closed top. A cylindrical insertion portion 171 is formed at the top 170 inside the outer shell 101 and is inserted into the upper portion of the first peripheral side wall 100a of the inner shell 100. Figure 12 As shown, when the inner shell 100 is inserted into the outer shell 101, the top surface of the inner shell 100 is closed by the top 170. Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 As shown, a threaded portion 172 is formed on the inner circumference of the lower portion of the outer shell 101 to be screwed into the threaded portion 21 of the mouth 20 of the container body 10. Figure 1 As shown, the concave and convex 173 serve as the anti-slip member.

[0061] like Figure 11 As shown, a plurality of protrusions 174 serving as locked portions that are locked in the grooves 150 are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the outer housing 101. Thus, the inner housing 100 and the outer housing 101 can be locked and fixed to each other.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the display 13 shows the temperature status of the container body 10. The display 13 is made of a material that changes color to a predetermined color within a predetermined temperature range (e.g., 80°C or above) and maintains this color even after the temperature is outside the predetermined temperature range. For example, the display 13 changes to a predetermined color at a temperature at which viruses are inactivated, thereby confirming that the viruses in the saliva within the container body 10 are inactivated (inactivation treatment is being performed). Furthermore, the display 13 can indicate the current temperature of the container body 10 or indicate that the container body 10 has reached a certain temperature range.

[0063] The indicator 13 is a ring member mounted on the groove 190 of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10. The indicator 13 is provided near the lower portion of the container body 10 where saliva is stored (the location where saliva is collected).

[0064] The pressing member 14 has a closed-bottomed cylindrical shape. The pressing member 14 is attached to the lower portion of the container body 10 and presses the display body 13 from below to prevent the display body 13 from detaching from the container body 10. In this embodiment, a gap between the upper end of the pressing member 14 and the container body 10 forms a groove 190.

[0065] Next, a method of using the detection kit 1 configured as described above will be described.

[0066] First, the process of preparing the detection kit 1 is carried out. Figure 3As shown, the opening portion 112 is installed on the inner shell 100 in a state where the inner shell 100 and the outer shell 101 of the cover body 12 are separated. At this time, the opening portion 112 enters from the top surface of the inner shell 100, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown, the constricted portion 130 is fitted into the narrow space 113. Thus, the bottom of the storage portion 110 is closed.

[0067] Next, the storage portion 110 of the inner shell 100 stores the preservation solution. Figure 12 As shown, the inner housing 100 is inserted into and secured to the outer housing 101. At this point, the upper portion of the first peripheral sidewall 100a of the inner housing 100 is inserted into the insertion portion 171 of the outer housing 101, closing the top surface of the reservoir 110 via the top portion 170 of the outer housing 101. Furthermore, the protrusion 174 of the outer housing 101 fits into the groove 150 of the inner housing 100, securing the inner housing 100 to the outer housing 101.

[0068] Next, the straw component 11 is mounted on the container body 10. Figure 7 As shown, the straw member 11 is inserted from the mouth 20 of the container body 10, and the straw member 11 is placed on the step 71 of the inner peripheral surface 70 of the container body 10. The locking portion 41 is locked with the recess 72, and the straw member 11 is fixed relative to the container body 10. As a result, the detection kit 1 is as shown. Figure 1 This results in a two-component state: the lid 12 and the container body 10 with the straw member 11. Furthermore, the straw member 11 can be attached to the container body 10 before the storage of the preservative solution. Furthermore, the display 13 and the pressing member 14 can be attached to the container body 10 in advance or at any point during the preparation process of the test kit 1.

[0069] Next, the process of collecting the subject's saliva is carried out. The subject holds the straw portion 30 of the straw member 11 in his mouth and blows saliva from the straw portion 30 into the container body 10. Figure 13 As shown, saliva A is stored in the container body 10 , and the inflowing breath is discharged to the outside through the vent 31 .

[0070] Next, the cover 12 is mounted on the container body 10. Figure 14 As shown, the mouth 20 of the container body 10 is inserted between the inner shell 100 and outer shell 101 of the lid 12. The inner circumferential surface of the mouth 20 of the lid 12 abuts the outer circumferential surface 135 of the inner shell 100 without a gap, ensuring airtightness between them. The lid 12 is rotated relative to the container body 10 about the central axis C, and the threaded portion 172 of the lid 12 screws into the threaded portion 21 of the mouth 20 of the container body 10.

[0071] When the mouth 20 of the container body 10 is further inserted into the lid 12, as shown in FIG. Figure 15 As shown, the straw portion 30 of the straw member 11 abuts against the opening 112, pushing up the opening 112 to open the bottom of the reservoir 110. This allows the preservation solution B in the reservoir 110 to flow into the container body 10 through the internal flow path 111 and be collected at the bottom of the container body 10 through the vent 31 of the straw member 11. This allows the saliva A and preservation solution B to mix.

[0072] When the mouth 20 of the container body 10 is inserted into the cover 12 , the release portion 140 of the cover 12 presses the linkage portion 42 of the straw component 11 , and the linkage portion 42 and the locking portion 41 tilt inward, releasing the locking portion 41 from the inner circumferential surface 70 of the container body 10 .

[0073] Furthermore, at this time, the claws 160 of the holding portion 141 of the cover 12 are hooked onto the claws 43 a of the held portion 43 , and the held portion 43 is held by the holding portion 141 .

[0074] Then, when the threaded portion 172 of the lid 12 is firmly fastened to the threaded portion 21 of the mouth 20 of the container body 10, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the container body 10 is sealed by the lid 12 .

[0075] Next, the test kit 1 is transported to a testing site, etc. At this time, the predetermined temperature range in which the virus in the saliva held in the container body 10 becomes inactivated is confirmed, for example, by the display 13 .

[0076] Next, the saliva detection process is carried out. The cover 12 is removed from the container body 10. At this time, since the inner shell 100 of the cover 12 holds the straw component 11, Figure 16 As shown, the lid 12 and the straw member 11 are both removed from the container body 10. Thereafter, the saliva A inside the container body 10 is detected.

[0077] According to this embodiment, a straw member 11 is provided at the mouth 20 of the container body 10. The straw member 11 includes a straw portion 30 and a vent portion 31. This allows the subject to hold the straw portion 30 in their mouth and blow saliva into the straw portion 30, whereupon the saliva passes through the straw portion 30 and is collected in the container body 10. Furthermore, breath blown into the container body 10 can be expelled through the vent portion 31. As a result, the subject's saliva flows smoothly into the interior of the container body 10 without leaking, making it possible to simply and reliably collect an appropriate amount of saliva in a short period of time.

[0078] The straw member 11 is configured to be freely inserted into the container body 10 and freely engaged with the inner peripheral surface 70 of the container body 10. Thus, the straw member 11 can be easily attached to the container body 10.

[0079] The lid 12 includes a release portion 140 that releases the straw member 11 from the inner circumferential surface 70 of the container body 10 when the lid 12 is attached to the container body 10, and a retaining portion 141 that retains the released straw member 11 when the lid 12 is attached to the container body 10. Thus, when the lid 12 is removed from the container body 10, the lid 12 retains the straw member 11 and is removed together with the straw member 11. This allows the user to remove saliva from the container body 10 without touching the straw member 11, which is hygienic.

[0080] The straw member 11 includes a locking portion 41 that is locked to the inner peripheral surface 70 of the container body 10 and can be released by the release portion 140, and a held portion 43 that is held by the holding portion 141 of the lid 12. Thus, the straw member 11 is properly transferred from the container body 10 to the lid 12.

[0081] The straw member 11 includes a linkage portion 42 that interlocks with the locking portion 41. The linkage portion 42 is pressed by the release portion 140 to release the locking portion 41. This allows the locking portion 41 to be released appropriately. Furthermore, by preventing the straw member 11 from being accidentally removed, it is possible to prevent accidental drinking from the straw member 11.

[0082] The straw member 11 includes an annular portion 40 located on the outer periphery of the straw portion 30 and concentric with the straw portion 30. The locking portion 41 and the retained portion 43 are provided on the annular portion 40. This configuration facilitates molding of the locking portion 41 and the retained portion 43, and also enables the straw member 11 to be made more compact.

[0083] The straw member 11 includes a plurality of arms 44 connecting the annular portion 40 and the straw portion 30. The locking portion 41 is provided at a position connecting the arms 44 in the annular portion 40, and the linkage portion 42 is provided on the arms 44. Thus, the linkage portion 42 is disposed inside the locking portion 41, and the locking portion 41 can be appropriately released by appropriately moving the locking portion 41 inward via the linkage portion 42.

[0084] The cover 12 includes a storage portion 110 for the preservation solution B and an opening portion 112 configured to open the storage portion 110 and allow the preservation solution B in the storage portion 110 to flow into the container body 10. Therefore, the use of the preservation solution B can be appropriately detected.

[0085] The cover 12 includes a cylindrical inner housing 100 and an outer housing 101 that accommodates and secures the inner housing 100. The inner housing 100 includes a reservoir 110 with an open top and an opening 112. The outer housing 101 is configured to close the top of the reservoir 110 when the inner housing 100 is secured within the outer housing 101. This configuration allows for optimal storage of the preservative solution B within the cover 12.

[0086] Since the opening portion 112 is detachable from the inner housing portion 100 , the storage portion 110 can be opened and closed appropriately.

[0087] The lid 12 is configured to be opened by the straw portion 30 of the straw member 11 pressing the opening portion 112 when the lid 12 is attached to the container body 10. This configuration eliminates the need for a separate component for opening the opening portion 112, thereby miniaturizing the detection kit 1 and simplifying its structure.

[0088] Since the detection kit 1 includes the display 13 that displays the temperature state of the container body 10 , it is possible to confirm whether the saliva A contained in the container body 10 or the container body 10 itself is within an appropriate temperature range.

[0089] Since the display body 13 is a ring member attached to the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10, the display body 13 can be easily installed. In addition, the display body 13 can also be a sealed member made of an irreversible temperature-indicating material that changes color at a specific temperature and does not return to its original color once changed.

[0090] The detection kit 1 further includes a pressing member 14 for pressing the display 13 so as to prevent the display 13 from falling off the container body 10. This prevents the display 13 from falling off during transportation of the detection kit 1.

[0091] While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to the examples described. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various variations and modifications can be envisioned within the scope of the concepts set forth in the claims, and that these variations and modifications naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0092] For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the shape or structure of the container body 10, the straw part 11, the cover body 12, etc. is not limited thereto. For example, the storage portion 110 of the cover body 12 may be omitted. The opening portion 112 may be removable relative to the cover body 12, or may be a structure integral with the cover body 12. The straw part 11 may not have the locking portion 41 or the linkage portion 42, the retained portion 43, or may be a structure integral with the container body 10. The locking portion 41, the linkage portion 42, or the retained portion 43 of the straw part 11 may also have other structures. The cover body 12 may not be divided into the inner shell 100 and the outer shell 101. The release portion 140 or the retaining portion 141 of the cover body 12 may also have other structures. The detection kit 1 may not have the display body 13 or the pressing part 14.

[0093] The detection kit 1 of the present invention can be applied to DNA detection or PCR detection, and can also be applied to other detections besides these.

[0094] Industrial Applicability

[0095] The present invention is useful in providing a detection kit that can simply and reliably collect an appropriate amount of sample in a short time.

[0096] Description of Reference Numerals

[0097] 1 test kit

[0098] 10 Container body

[0099] 11 straw parts

[0100] 12 Cover

[0101] 13 Display

[0102] 14 Pressing parts

[0103] 30 Straw Department

[0104] 31 Ventilation section.

Claims

1. A detection kit comprising: a container body having a mouth and capable of storing a sample; a straw component, disposed at the mouth of the container body; and a cover body, which is freely mounted on the container body and can seal the container body; The straw component comprises: a pipette portion configured to allow the sample to flow from the mouth of the subject into the interior of the container body; and The vent portion is configured to allow ventilation between the interior and the exterior of the container body. in, The straw component is configured to be freely inserted into the interior of the container body and freely locked to the inner peripheral surface of the container body. Wherein, the cover body has: a releasing portion for releasing the engagement of the straw member with respect to the inner peripheral surface of the container body when the lid is mounted on the container body; and The holding portion holds the released straw member when the lid is attached to the container body.

2. The detection kit according to claim 1, wherein The straw component comprises: a locking portion that is locked to the inner peripheral surface of the container body and is released by the releasing portion; and The held portion is held by the holding portion of the cover.

3. The detection kit according to claim 2, wherein The straw member is configured to include a linkage portion that is linked to the locking portion, and the linkage portion is pressed by the releasing portion to release the locking of the locking portion.

4. The detection kit according to claim 3, wherein The straw component has an annular portion located on the outer periphery of the straw portion and concentric with the straw portion. The locking portion and the held portion are provided on the annular portion.

5. The detection kit according to claim 4, wherein The straw component has a plurality of arm portions connecting the annular portion and the straw portion. The locking portion is provided at a position in the annular portion where the plurality of arms are connected. The linkage portion is provided on the arm portion.

6. The detection kit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein The cover body has inside the cover body: a storage portion for storing a working liquid; and The opening portion is configured to open the storage portion to allow the liquid in the storage portion to flow into the interior of the container body.

7. The detection kit according to claim 6, wherein: The cover body is composed of a cylindrical inner shell and an outer shell that accommodates the inner shell and is fixed freely therein. The inner shell portion includes the storage portion with an open top surface and the open portion inside the inner shell portion. The outer shell closes the top surface of the storage portion when the inner shell is fixed inside the outer shell.

8. The detection kit according to claim 7, wherein: The open portion is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the inner casing portion.

9. The detection kit according to claim 6, wherein: The lid is configured so that when the lid is attached to the container body, the straw portion of the straw member presses the opening portion to open the storage portion.

10. The detection kit according to claim 1, further comprising: A display body for displaying the temperature state of the container body.

11. The detection kit according to claim 10, wherein: The indicator is a ring member attached to the outer peripheral surface of the container body.

12. The detection kit according to claim 11, further comprising: The pressing member presses the display body so that the display body does not fall off from the container body.

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