Domestic excrement sample collection structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of excrement collection, in particular to a household excrement sample collection structure, which comprises a box body, a collection tube and a lining, sample collection codes are arranged on the box body, a bar code strip I is adhered on the surface of the box body, the collection tube is arranged on the lining, and the lining and the collection tube are arranged inside the box body. The collecting tube comprises a transparent tube body, a screw cap and a spoon, a bar code strip II consistent with the bar code strip I in information is adhered to the surface of the transparent tube body, the spoon is fixed on the lower side in the screw cap, the screw cap is in threaded connection with the transparent tube body, two groups of through holes are symmetrically formed in the screw cap, sealing films are arranged in the through holes, and two groups of sealing covers are rotationally connected to the top of the screw cap; the diameter of the sealing cover is larger than that of the through hole, opening and closing of the corresponding sealing cover and insertion and extraction of the sealing film penetrating through the inner side are controlled, cover opening is not needed in the whole process, peculiar smell emission is reduced, and by means of the collecting structure, the sampling process is simplified, the detection efficiency is improved, timely diagnosis and treatment of a patient are guaranteed, medical resources are optimized, and medical experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of feces collection, in particular to a household feces sample collection structure. Background Art

[0002] Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), is a chronic, intestinal-specific inflammatory disease that often causes symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. Its complex etiology involves multiple factors, including environmental, genetic, infectious, and immune factors, so long-term patient follow-up and efficacy evaluation are required. As an important marker of intestinal inflammation in IBD, fecal calprotectin can remain stable for up to 7 days at room temperature. However, the traditional fecal calprotectin testing process is cumbersome, requiring patients to visit a medical institution in person and go through procedures such as registration, payment, and sampling with professional equipment. In addition, due to the patient's bowel habits and defecation time, it cannot be collected immediately, which results in the inability to obtain fecal calprotectin test results on the same day. A second visit to obtain a report and a follow-up examination is required. The entire process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the economic burden is also heavy.

[0003] Furthermore, during the laboratory processing of stool samples, not only does the stool need to be collected into sample tubes, but the tube caps must also be opened in a laboratory environment to add processing fluid, followed by shaking and centrifugation to obtain the supernatant. During this process, the stool continues to ferment in the sample tubes, releasing an extremely unpleasant odor, especially when the tube caps are opened, where the odor diffuses significantly, affecting the operating environment and personnel comfort.

[0004] In view of the above problems, in order to make up for the shortcomings of existing technologies, it is urgent to design a stool sample collection structure with a simple structure and suitable for home use, so as to simplify the sampling process, improve patient experience, and reduce the inconvenience and cost during the testing process. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model solves the problems of the prior art and provides a household stool sample collection structure.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions: A household stool sample collection structure includes: a box body, a collection tube and an inner liner, the box body is provided with a sample collection code, a barcode bar 1 is pasted on the surface of the box body, the collection tube is arranged on the inner liner, the inner liner and the collection tube are arranged inside the box body, the collection tube includes a transparent tube body, a screw cap and a scoop, a barcode bar 2 with information consistent with the barcode bar 1 is pasted on the surface of the transparent tube body, the scoop is fixed to the lower side of the inner side of the screw cap, the screw cap is connected to the transparent tube body by a thread, two groups of through holes are symmetrically provided on the screw cap, a sealing film is provided in the through hole, two groups of sealing covers are rotatably connected to the top of the screw cap, and the sealing covers are set larger than the diameter of the through hole.

[0007] A further improvement is that the cover includes a baffle, a rotating rod and a push rod, the baffle is rotated on the rotary cover by the rotating rod, the rotating rod is located on the inner side of the center line of the through hole, the outer side of the baffle is located on the outer side of the through hole, and the push rod is fixed on the baffle and away from one end of the rotating rod.

[0008] As a further improvement, the side surface of the rotary cover is ringed with anti-slip protrusions.

[0009] As a further improvement, the inner lining is provided with a groove matching the collection tube, and the inner lining is made of pearl cotton material or a matching material.

[0010] As a further improvement, the box body size is 8.5CM*5.5CM*5CM~20.5CM*14.5CM*10.5CM.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the household stool sample collection structure of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0012] Traditional stool collection relies on medical institutions and is time-consuming. This utility model innovatively introduces a stool sample collection structure for home use, which simplifies the process, saves time going back and forth to the hospital, and optimizes the user experience. The user first scans the sample collection code on the box body to enter the mini program, and scans the barcode 1 on the box body on the internal collection module to collect the sample information. The barcode 1 on the box body is the same as the barcode 2 on the collection tube, ensuring that the information on the box body and the collection tube is consistent, avoiding the troubles and misunderstandings that may be caused by inconsistent information. It is recognized by multiple devices to facilitate the automated processing of the equipment. After identifying the sample collection code, functions such as user operation guide, sample information binding, express delivery, test result report acquisition, and test record query can be realized, so as to realize condition monitoring and evaluation and timely monitor disease activity.

[0013] During the laboratory processing stage of fecal samples, medical staff only need to rotate open the left cap, pass the catheter through the sealing membrane and into the interior of the transparent tube to add the processing liquid, then pull out the catheter and close the left cap, use the shaking equipment to vibrate, and the centrifuge to centrifuge to obtain the supernatant. After dispersing the fecal sample, rotate open the right cap, pass the front end of the liquid collection tube through the sealing membrane and into the interior of the transparent tube to take out the mixed supernatant, and close the right cap. The entire process does not require opening the cap, which greatly reduces the emission of odor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collection tube in the utility model

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the screw cap and scoop of the collection tube in the utility model

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the screw cap of the collection tube in the utility model.

[0018] In the figure, 1-collection tube, 11-transparent tube body, 12-screw cap, 121-through hole, 122-sealing film, 13-scoop, 14-sealing cap, 141-blocking piece, 142-rotating rod, 143-pushing rod, 2-box body, 3-inner lining, 31-groove, 41-barcode bar 1, 42-barcode bar 2, 43-sample collection code. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Below with reference to the embodiment and the attached Figures 1 to 4 , the technical solution of the utility model is further elaborated.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] A household stool sample collection structure comprises: a box body 2, a collection tube 1 and an inner liner 3, the box body 2 being provided with a sample collection code 43, a barcode bar 41 being adhered to the surface of the box body 2, the collection tube 1 being arranged on the inner liner 3, the inner liner 3 and the collection tube 1 being arranged inside the box body 2, the collection tube 1 comprising a transparent tube body 11, a screw cap 12 and a scoop 13, a barcode bar 42 having information consistent with the barcode bar 41 being adhered to the surface of the transparent tube body 11, the scoop 13 being fixed to the lower side of the inner part of the screw cap 12, the screw cap 12 being threadedly connected to the transparent tube body 11, two groups of through holes 121 being symmetrically provided on the screw cap 12, a sealing membrane 122 being provided in the through hole 121, two groups of sealing caps 14 being rotatably connected to the top of the screw cap 12, and the sealing caps 14 being arranged larger than the diameter of the through hole 121.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the working principle of the present invention is as follows: a stool sample in the form of solid, semi-solid, fluid, etc. is scooped into the box using a scoop 13 and then inserted into the transparent tube 11 , the screw cap 12 is tightened, the collection tube 1 is placed into the liner 3 , and then both are placed into the box body 2 .

[0025] First, scan the sample collection code 43 on the box body and enter the mini program. Scan the barcode bar 1 41 on the box body 2 on the internal collection module to realize the collection of sample information. The barcode bar 1 41 on the box body 2 is the same as the barcode bar 2 42 on the collection tube 1, ensuring that the information on the box body and the collection tube are consistent, avoiding the troubles and misunderstandings that may be caused by inconsistent information. The sample collection code 43 or barcode is recognized by a variety of devices including but not limited to mobile phones, CCD scanners, laser scanners, light pen scanners, image barcode readers, embedded barcode scanners, wireless Bluetooth barcode scanners and handheld scanners, which facilitates the automated processing of the equipment. By recognizing this sample collection code 43, functions such as user operation guide, sample information binding, express delivery, test result report acquisition, and test record query can be realized;

[0026] IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) patients require regular monitoring of their calprotectin levels. Using a home stool sample collection kit, patients can regularly collect stool samples for calprotectin testing, access their test records, and track their calprotectin fluctuations in real time. This not only enhances patients' understanding of their condition but also allows for more accurate assessment of treatment effectiveness and disease activity, facilitating timely adjustments to treatment plans and enabling more precise disease management. This, in turn, fosters patients' self-management abilities and effectively improves their quality of life.

[0027] During the laboratory processing of stool samples, medical personnel only need to rotate open the left cover 14, insert the catheter through the sealing membrane 122, enter the interior of the transparent tube 11, add the processing liquid, then remove the catheter and close the left cover 14. After the shaking device shakes and the centrifuge centrifuges to obtain the supernatant, the stool sample is dispersed. After rotating open the right cover 14, insert the front end of the liquid collection tube through the sealing membrane 122, enter the interior of the transparent tube 11, and remove the mixed supernatant liquid. The right cover 14 is then closed. The entire process does not require opening the cover, which greatly reduces the emission of odor. Automated processing of the device can be achieved by recognizing barcodes using a variety of devices, including but not limited to mobile phones, CCD scanners, laser scanners, light pen scanners, image barcode readers, embedded barcode scanners, wireless Bluetooth barcode scanners, and handheld scanners.

[0028] Home stool sampling reduces hospital visits: Home stool sampling allows patients to complete their sample collection at home, eliminating the need to travel to a hospital. This significantly saves time and transportation costs, which is particularly important for patients with limited mobility or those living in remote areas. The sampling kit is simple to use, allowing patients to easily complete the collection process at home. Home sampling avoids the embarrassment and privacy concerns that patients may encounter in a hospital setting. Patients can complete the sample in the privacy of their own space, effectively protecting their personal privacy. For medical institutions, home sampling reduces the number of patient visits, thereby reducing hospital operating costs. This economic consideration is particularly important for IBD patients who require long-term or even lifelong maintenance treatment. With home sampling, medical institutions can more efficiently utilize limited medical resources and focus more on disease diagnosis and treatment. After collecting their sample at home, patients can submit it by mail to a designated testing center, which helps shorten the time from sample collection to testing and improve the overall efficiency of medical services. Patients may feel uncomfortable when stool collection is performed in a hospital setting due to unfamiliarity and anxiety. When sampling at home, patients can complete the sampling process in a more relaxed and comfortable state; the convenience and privacy protection of home sampling help improve patient compliance, making patients more willing to cooperate with stool collection and subsequent testing.

[0029] As a further preferred embodiment, the cover 14 includes a baffle 141, a rotating rod 142, and a push rod 143. The baffle 141 is rotatably mounted on the rotary cover 12 via the rotating rod 142. The rotating rod 142 is located inside a line connecting the centers of the through-holes 121, and the outer side of the baffle 141 is located outside the through-holes 121. The push rod 143 is fixed to the baffle 141 at one end away from the rotating rod 142. By pushing the push rod 143, the baffle 141 rotates around the rotating rod 142, thereby covering or revealing the sealing membrane 122 inside the through-holes 121.

[0030] As a further preferred embodiment, the side of the rotary cover 12 is provided with anti-slip protrusions to increase friction and improve the sealing performance of the connection between the rotary cover 12 and the transparent tube body 11.

[0031] As a further preferred embodiment, the inner liner 3 is provided with a groove 31 that matches the collection tube 1. The inner liner 3 is made of pearl cotton (EPM) or a matching material. The EPM liner 3 provides structural strength and cushioning properties, and can be customized to the shape and size of the stool sample container to achieve a perfect fit with the collection tube. The fitted design of the collection tube 1 and the inner liner 3 ensures the stability of the stool sample during transport, minimizing movement and displacement, further reducing the risk of breakage and leakage, which is crucial for maintaining sample integrity and preventing contamination of the surrounding environment.

[0032] As a further preferred embodiment, the size of the box body 2 is 8.5CM*5.5CM*5CM~20.5CM*14.5CM*10.5CM.

[0033] The above describes in detail the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concepts of the present invention without inventive effort. Therefore, any technical solutions that can be derived by those skilled in the art based on the concepts of the present invention through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation based on the existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A household stool sample collection structure, characterized in that: include: The box body includes a collection tube and an inner liner. The box body is provided with a sample collection code. A barcode bar 1 is pasted on the surface of the box body. The collection tube is arranged on the inner liner. The inner liner and the collection tube are arranged inside the box body. The collection tube includes a transparent tube body, a screw cap and a scoop. A barcode bar 2 with information consistent with the barcode bar 1 is pasted on the surface of the transparent tube body. The scoop is fixed to the lower side of the inner part of the screw cap. The screw cap is connected to the transparent tube body through a thread. Two groups of through holes are symmetrically provided on the screw cap. A sealing film is provided in the through hole. Two groups of sealing covers are rotatably connected to the top of the screw cap. The sealing covers are set larger than the diameter of the through hole.

2. A household stool sample collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover includes a baffle, a rotating rod and a push rod. The baffle is rotated on the rotary cover by the rotating rod. The rotating rod is located on the inner side of the center line of the through hole. The outer side of the baffle is located on the outer side of the through hole. The push rod is fixed on the baffle and away from one end of the rotating rod.

3. A household stool sample collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side surface of the rotary cover is ringed with anti-slip protrusions.

4. A household stool sample collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner lining is provided with a groove matching the collection tube, and the inner lining is made of pearl cotton material or a matching material.

5. The household stool sample collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body size is 8.5CM*5.5CM*5CM~20.5CM*14.5CM*10.5CM.

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