A transfer device for transferring bodily fluids to a test object, and a transfer device for transferring bodily fluids absorbed by an absorbent article to a test object.

Abstract

To provide a transfer device that can hygienically transfer bodily fluids to a test specimen. [Solution] A transfer device 1 for transferring bodily fluid 203 to a test object 3, characterized by comprising an opening and closing input port 7, a first compartment 5 configured to store the bodily fluid 203, a second compartment 9 in which the test object 3 is stored in a removable manner, and a bodily fluid transfer hole 21 that allows the bodily fluid 203 to be moved from the first compartment 5 to the second compartment 9.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a transfer tool for transferring body fluid to a test sample, and a transfer tool for transferring body fluid absorbed by an absorbent article to a test sample.

Background Art

[0002] Tests using body fluid are being conducted for diseases and the like. For example, in Patent Document 1, a reagent area for urine test is formed on the inner surface of a container composed of a gas barrier sheet, and the opening of the container is sealed, so that in a urine test container in which the inside of the container is sealed, a resealable packaging material made of a non-permeable sheet having an adhesive such as a strong adhesive on at least one peripheral edge of the outer surface or the outer bottom surface is fixed. A resealable urine test container is disclosed.

[0003] Further, in Patent Document 2, a fluid-permeable surface sheet, a fluid-impermeable back sheet, an absorbent pad disposed between the surface sheet and the back sheet, and a grippable portion extending from an edge are provided, and a fluid collection test strip disposed in contact with the absorbent pad is provided. A vaginal fluid collection system is disclosed, wherein at least one of the back sheet or the surface sheet includes an opening formed in a size that allows removal and / or insertion of the fluid collection test strip.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Patent Documents 1 and 2 do not disclose the transfer device relating to this disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure aims to provide a transfer device that can hygienically transfer bodily fluids to a test specimen and hygienically remove the test specimen. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The Disclosers have found a transfer device for transferring bodily fluids to a test object, characterized in that it has an opening that can be opened and closed, a first compartment configured to store the bodily fluids, a second compartment in which the test object is stored in a removable manner, and a bodily fluid transfer hole that allows the bodily fluids to be moved from the first compartment to the second compartment. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The transfer device relating to this disclosure can hygienically transfer bodily fluids to a test specimen and hygienically remove the test specimen. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9]FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment. [MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION]

[0009] Specifically, the present disclosure relates to the following aspects. [Aspect 1A] A transfer tool for transferring a body fluid to a test sample, comprising: a first compartment having an openable and closable inlet and configured to store the body fluid; a second compartment in which the test sample is removably stored; a body fluid transfer hole capable of moving the body fluid from the first compartment to the second compartment; and characterized by comprising: a transfer tool.

[0010] The above-described transfer device comprises a predetermined first compartment, a predetermined second compartment, and a predetermined bodily fluid transfer port. Therefore, when using the transfer device, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be hygienically transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment, and the test object can be hygienically removed.

[0011] Furthermore, the entity that transfers the bodily fluid to the test specimen and the entity that removes the test specimen from the transfer device may be the same or different. An example of the same entity is when the user transfers the bodily fluid to the test specimen and removes the test specimen from the transfer device. An example of the different entities is when the user transfers the bodily fluid to the test specimen, and a person in charge at the testing institution removes the test specimen from the transfer device.

[0012] [Aspect 1B] A transfer device for transferring bodily fluids absorbed by an absorbent material to a test subject. The above-mentioned transfer device allows the bodily fluids absorbed by the absorbent material to be transferred to the test object, enabling the test object to be hygienically removed.

[0013] [Aspect 1C] A transfer device for transferring bodily fluids to a test specimen, A first compartment is provided with an opening that can be opened and closed, and is configured to store the bodily fluids and the test specimen. A transfer device characterized by having the following features.

[0014] The above-described transfer device is equipped with a predetermined first compartment. Therefore, when using the transfer device, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be easily transferred to the test object.

[0015] [Aspect 2] The transfer device according to any one of embodiments 1A, 1B, and 1C, wherein the first compartment is configured to store sanitary products that have absorbed the bodily fluids.

[0016] Generally, sanitary products that absorb bodily fluids are designed to retain the absorbed fluids and prevent leakage, and are not designed to allow for easy removal of the absorbed fluids. In the above transfer device, the first compartment is configured to store a sanitary product that has absorbed bodily fluids. Therefore, by storing the sanitary product that has absorbed bodily fluids in the first compartment, preferably so that the part of the sanitary product that has absorbed bodily fluids faces the bodily fluid transfer hole, when using the above transfer device, the bodily fluid absorbed by the sanitary product can be hygienically transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment via the bodily fluid transfer hole, and the test object can be hygienically removed.

[0017] [Aspect 3] The transfer device according to embodiment 2, wherein the bodily fluid is menstrual blood.

[0018] Although menstrual blood is considered a useful bodily fluid for disease testing, its temporary and irregular timing makes it difficult to collect from humans in hospitals and other facilities. Furthermore, even if collection is possible, it often requires invasive tests that cause physical and mental distress to the patient.

[0019] In the above transfer device, the bodily fluid is menstrual blood, and the menstrual blood is transferred from a sanitary product, specifically an absorbent article, to the test specimen. Therefore, when using the above transfer device, the menstrual blood absorbed by the absorbent article is hygienically, simply, and accurately transferred to the test specimen stored in the second compartment via the bodily fluid transfer hole, allowing for hygienic removal of the test specimen, and ultimately enabling simple analysis of menstrual blood through a minimally invasive examination.

[0020] [Aspect 4] The transfer device according to any one of embodiments 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, and 3, wherein the test specimen is a test strip comprising a body fluid component retaining sheet that holds components necessary for testing in the body fluid, and a base sheet that supports the body fluid component retaining sheet.

[0021] In the above-described transfer device, the test object is a predetermined test strip. Therefore, when using the above-described transfer device, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be hygienically transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment, and the test object can be hygienically removed.

[0022] [Aspect 5] The above-mentioned test object is a test member having a display section that changes color based on the above-mentioned bodily fluid, as described in any one of embodiments 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, and 3, which is a transfer device.

[0023] In the above transfer device, the object to be examined is a predetermined test component. Therefore, when using the above transfer device, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be hygienically transferred to the object to be examined stored in the second compartment, and the object to be examined can be hygienically removed. Furthermore, the user can directly obtain the test results without sending the object to a testing laboratory.

[0024] [Aspect 6] The above-mentioned test specimen is a test specimen for testing for at least one of the group consisting of gynecological cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian failure, menopausal disorders, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, decreased bone density, osteoporosis, iron deficiency anemia, and iron metabolism disorders, as described in any one of embodiments 1A, 1B, 1C and 2-5.

[0025] As mentioned above, because blood is discharged at a temporary and irregular time, it is difficult to collect menstrual blood from people in hospitals and other facilities due to timing issues. Furthermore, even if collection is possible, it often causes physical and mental distress to the patient. As a result, it has been difficult to use menstrual blood for screening women's specific diseases such as cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer. The above-described transfer device is used to examine a specific disease. Therefore, the above-described transfer device can easily examine diseases specific to women using menstrual blood.

[0026] [Aspect 7] The above-mentioned test specimen is arranged in contact with the above-mentioned bodily fluid transport hole, and is a transfer device according to any one of embodiments 1A, 1B and 2 to 6.

[0027] In the above transfer device, the test object is positioned so as to be in contact with the bodily fluid transfer port. Therefore, when using the above transfer device, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be hygienically and easily transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment.

[0028] [Aspect 8A] A transfer device according to any one of embodiments 1A, 1B, and 2-7, wherein the first section and the second section are each composed of a sheet.

[0029] In the above-described transfer device, the first and second compartments are each composed of a sheet. Therefore, when using the transfer device, pressing the device allows for the hygienic and accurate transfer of bodily fluids stored in the first compartment to the test object stored in the second compartment, and the test object can be removed hygienically.

[0030] [Aspect 8B] The first section is a transfer device according to embodiment 1C, which is composed of a sheet.

[0031] In the above-described transfer device, the first compartment is made of a sheet. Therefore, when using the transfer device, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be hygienically and accurately transferred to the test subject by pressing the transfer device.

[0032] [Aspect 9] A transfer device according to any one of embodiments 1A, 1B, 2-7 and 8A, wherein the first section comprises a first sheet relatively close to the second section, a second sheet relatively far from the second section, and a joining portion for joining the first sheet and the second sheet.

[0033] In the above-described transfer device, the first section comprises a predetermined first sheet, a predetermined second sheet, and a predetermined joint, with the first and second sheets being close together. Therefore, when the transfer device is used and bodily fluids are stored in the first section, the bodily fluids can easily move from the first section through the bodily fluid transfer hole to the test object stored in the second section. Furthermore, when using the transfer device, pressing the transfer device allows for hygienic and accurate transfer of the bodily fluids stored in the first section to the test object stored in the second section, and the test object can be removed hygienically.

[0034] [Aspect 10] The transfer tool according to embodiment 9, wherein the second section is composed of a first sheet that constitutes the first section and a third sheet that is peelably attached to the first sheet, and the inspection object can be removed by peeling the third sheet from the first sheet.

[0035] In the above-described transfer device, the second compartment has a predetermined configuration. Therefore, the user of the transfer device, the examiner, etc., can hygienically remove the test specimen to which the bodily fluid has been transferred from the transfer device. Furthermore, in the above-described transfer device, the distance between the second sheet and the third sheet is reduced, making it easier for bodily fluid to move from the first compartment through the bodily fluid transfer hole to the test specimen stored in the second compartment. As a result, when using the above-described transfer device, pressing the transfer device allows for hygienically and accurately transferring the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment to the test specimen stored in the second compartment, and the test specimen can be hygienically removed.

[0036] [Aspect 11] The transfer device according to embodiment 10, wherein the third sheet has a window for confirming that the bodily fluid has been transferred to the test object.

[0037] In the above transfer device, the third sheet has a predetermined window. Therefore, when using the above transfer device, it is possible to visually confirm through the window that the body fluid has been transferred to the test object, thereby preventing the error of removing the test object before the body fluid has been transferred. Furthermore, with the above transfer device, the amount of body fluid transferred to the test object can be adjusted by pressing the transfer device in the thickness direction, while visually confirming through the window.

[0038] [Aspect 12] The transfer device according to embodiment 11, wherein the window portion is arranged to overlap with the bodily fluid transfer hole in the thickness direction of the transfer device.

[0039] In the above-described transfer device, the window portion is positioned to overlap with the bodily fluid transfer hole in the thickness direction of the transfer device. Therefore, when using the transfer device, it is possible to more reliably visually confirm that the bodily fluid has been transferred to the test object. Furthermore, by pressing the transfer device in its thickness direction, the amount of bodily fluid transferred to the test object can be more reliably adjusted while visually confirming the process.

[0040] [Aspect 13] The transfer device according to embodiment 9 or 10, wherein the first section has a guide path for guiding the bodily fluid to the bodily fluid transport hole.

[0041] In the above-described transfer device, the first compartment has a predetermined guide path. Therefore, when using the transfer device, even if there is a small amount of bodily fluid stored in the first compartment, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be hygienically and accurately transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment, and the test object can be hygienically removed. Furthermore, when the amount of bodily fluid stored in the first compartment is small, this includes cases where the amount of bodily fluid stored in the first compartment is small when the bodily fluid is stored directly in the first compartment, and cases where the amount of bodily fluid held by the sanitary product that has absorbed bodily fluid is small when the sanitary product is stored in the first compartment.

[0042] [Aspect 14] The transfer device according to embodiment 13, wherein the size of the bodily fluid transfer hole is smaller than the size of the input opening, and the guide path is composed of a joint that joins the first sheet and the second sheet such that it narrows from the input opening toward the bodily fluid transfer hole.

[0043] In the above-described transfer device, the guide path has a predetermined configuration. Therefore, when using the transfer device, even if there is a small amount of bodily fluid stored in the first compartment, the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment can be hygienically and accurately transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment, and the test object can be hygienically removed.

[0044] [Aspect 15] A transport kit characterized by comprising a transfer tool as described in any one of embodiments 1A, 1B, 1C and 2 to 14, and a transport packaging for transporting the transfer tool. The above-mentioned transport kit comprises a predetermined transfer tool and a predetermined transport packaging. Therefore, the user of the transport kit can easily send a test sample containing bodily fluids, along with the transfer tool, to a testing laboratory or other appropriate facility.

[0045] [Aspect 16] The transport kit according to embodiment 15, further comprising a leak-proof packaging body for suppressing leakage of the bodily fluids from the transfer device. The above transport kit further includes a predetermined leak-proof packaging. Therefore, the user of the transport kit can easily and safely send the test specimen, along with the transfer tool, to a testing institution or the like.

[0046] [Aspect 17] A transfer device for transferring bodily fluids absorbed by an absorbent material to a test subject. The above-mentioned transfer device can transfer the bodily fluids absorbed by the absorbent article to the test object when the transfer device is used.

[0047] The transfer device for transferring the bodily fluids described herein to a test specimen (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as the "transfer device") will be described in detail below. Figures 1 to 15 are diagrams illustrating a transfer tool 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter referred to as the "first embodiment"). Specifically, Figures 1 and 2 are a front view and a rear view of the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment, respectively. Figure 3 is a view of the inner surface of the third sheet 27 and the inspection strip 3. Figure 4 is a view of the second surface 39 of the inspection strip 3. Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the transfer tool 1. Figures 6 to 13 are diagrams illustrating how to use the transfer tool 1. Figures 14 and 15 are diagrams illustrating a leak-proof packaging 101.

[0048] The transfer tool 1 has a first direction D1, a second direction D2, and a thickness direction T, which are orthogonal to each other. The first direction D1 and the second direction D2 correspond to the longitudinal direction and the width direction of the transfer tool 1, respectively. The transfer device 1 is for transferring menstrual blood 203 absorbed by the interlabial pad 201 to the examination strip 3, which is the test object. The transfer device 1 has an opening 7 that can be opened and closed, and includes a first compartment 5 configured to store the interlabial pad 201 that has absorbed menstrual blood 203, and a second compartment 9 in which the examination strip 3 is stored in a removable manner. The transfer device 1 also has a through-hole 21 that connects the first compartment 5 and the second compartment 9, serving as a bodily fluid transfer hole. The size of the through-hole 21 in the second direction D2 is smaller than the size of the opening 7 in the second direction D2.

[0049] The first compartment 5 is formed by overlapping a first sheet 11, which is relatively close to the second compartment 9, and a second sheet 13, which is relatively far from the second compartment 9, and joining their peripheries with a heat-seal portion 15, except for the input opening 7. This makes it easier for menstrual blood 203 to move from the first compartment 5 through the through hole 21 to the inspection strip 3 stored in the second compartment 9. A fastener 17 for sealing the first compartment 5 is attached to the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 13 at the input opening 7. The first sheet 11 is longer in the first direction D1 than the second sheet 13, and at the input opening 7, the first sheet 11 has a projection 19 that protrudes further in the first direction D1 than the second sheet 13.

[0050] Each of the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 13 is a three-layer laminate comprising a polyethylene terephthalate layer / aluminum foil layer / polyethylene layer, with the polyethylene terephthalate layer facing outwards. The first sheet 11 has a through-hole 21 that penetrates the first compartment 5 and the second compartment 9. The first compartment 5 is provided with a guide channel 23 for guiding the interlabial pad 201 containing menstrual blood 203 into the through-hole 21. The guide channel 23 is formed by joining the first sheet 11 and the second sheet 13 at a heat-sealed portion and is configured to narrow from the input opening 7 toward the through-hole 21. The guide channel 23 allows the menstrual blood 203 stored in the first compartment 5 together with the interlabial pad 201 to be hygienically and accurately transferred to the inspection strip 3 stored in the second compartment 9.

[0051] The second compartment 9 consists of a first sheet 11 and a third sheet 27 that is peelably attached to the first sheet 11. This makes it easier for menstrual blood 203 to move from the first compartment 5 through the through-hole 21 to the inspection strip 3 stored in the second compartment 9. The third sheet 27 has an adhesive portion 29 coated with adhesive and a gripping portion 31 that is not coated with adhesive on the surface (not shown) facing the first sheet 11. The third sheet 27 has a blackish opaque color and has a window portion 33 formed from a transparent sheet in the center. The window portion 33 is for confirming that the menstrual blood 203 on the interlabial pad 201 has been transferred to the filter paper 41, which will be described later, on the inspection strip 3.

[0052] The test strip 3 comprises a translucent colored base sheet 35, a filter paper 41 attached to approximately the center of the first surface 37 of the base sheet 35, and a release sheet 43 attached to the edge of the second surface 39 of the base sheet 35. The filter paper 41 is configured to allow for long-term storage of DNA in menstrual blood.

[0053] The inspection strip 3 is positioned between the first sheet 11 and the third sheet 27, such that its first side 37, which has the filter paper 41, faces the first section 5, and its second side 39, which has the release sheet 43, faces the third sheet 27, and the entire inspection strip 3 is covered by the first sheet 11 and the third sheet 27. In the second section 9, the inspection strip 3 can be removed by peeling the third sheet 27 from the first sheet 11.

[0054] The through-hole 21 penetrating the first section 5 and the second section 9, the filter paper 41 of the inspection strip 3, and the window portion 33 of the third sheet 27 are arranged to overlap in the thickness direction T. This allows visual confirmation from the window portion 33 that the menstrual blood 203 has been transferred to the filter paper 41 of the inspection strip 3, thereby preventing the mistake of removing the inspection strip 3 before the menstrual blood 203 has been transferred to the filter paper 41. Furthermore, by pressing the transfer tool 1 in the thickness direction T, the amount of menstrual blood 203 transferred to the filter paper 41 can be adjusted while visually confirming it from the window portion 33.

[0055] Next, an example of how to use the transfer tool 1 (hereinafter referred to as "Example 1") will be explained using Figures 6 to 9 as appropriate. The user opens the zipper 17 of the first compartment 5 of the transfer device 1. As shown in Figure 6, the user grasps the transfer device 1 with the first compartment 5 facing the user with their left hand, grasps the interlabial pad 201 to which menstrual blood 203 has adhered with their right hand, and inserts the interlabial pad 201 into the first compartment 5 through the opening 7. Due to its structure, the absorbed menstrual blood 203 is placed on the outer surface of the interlabial pad 201.

[0056] The user closes the zipper 17 of the opening 7 of the first compartment 5 to prevent menstrual blood 203 from leaking. This allows the user to hygienically store the interlabial pad 201 that has absorbed menstrual blood 203 in the first compartment 5. Furthermore, when inserting the interlabial pad 201 into the first compartment 5, the protrusion 19 of the first sheet 11 makes it difficult for the menstrual blood 203 on the interlabial pad 201 to reach the second compartment 9, thus preventing the second compartment 9 from being contaminated with menstrual blood.

[0057] Next, the user transfers the menstrual blood 203 from the interlabial pad 201 to the filter paper 41 of the test strip 3. The user can visually confirm through the window 33 of the transfer device 1 whether or not the menstrual blood 203 has been transferred to the filter paper 41 of the test strip 3. If the menstrual blood 203 has not been sufficiently transferred to the filter paper 41, the user can leave the transfer device 1 undisturbed for a while to wait for the menstrual blood 203 to be transferred to the filter paper 41, or they can lightly press the transfer device 1 in the thickness direction T to promote the transfer of the menstrual blood 203 to the filter paper 41.

[0058] As shown in Figure 7, in order to remove the test strip 3, the user grasps the transfer tool 1 with the second section 9 facing the user. As shown in Figure 8, the user grasps the gripping portion 31 of the third sheet 27 with their right hand and presses down on the release sheet 43 portion of the test strip 3 with their left thumb. As shown in Figure 9, the user can pull the gripping portion 31 upward and hygienically remove the test strip 3 on which the menstrual blood 203 has been transferred to the filter paper 41.

[0059] Furthermore, due to the temporary and irregular timing of menstrual discharge, it is difficult to collect menstrual blood from a person in a hospital or similar setting. Even if collection were possible, the menstrual blood, which would cause physical and mental distress to the patient, can be transferred hygienically, simply, and accurately to the test strip 3 stored in the second compartment 9, and the test strip 3 can be hygienically removed.

[0060] Another example of how to use transfer tool 1 (hereinafter referred to as "second example") will be explained using Figures 6, 7, 10 to 13 as appropriate. As in the first example, as shown in Figure 6, the user grasps the transfer tool 1 with the first compartment 5 facing the user with their left hand, grasps the interlabial pad 201 to which menstrual blood 203 has adhered with their right hand, and inserts the interlabial pad 201 into the first compartment 5 through the input opening 7. As shown in Figure 7, the user grasps the transfer tool 1 with the second compartment 9 facing the user. As shown in Figure 10, the user grasps the gripping portion 31 of the third sheet 27 with their right hand, and as shown in Figure 11, pulls up the third sheet 27 together with the test strip 3. Next, as shown in Figure 12, the user switches their left hand to the gripping portion 31 of the third sheet 27, and as shown in Figure 13, pulls their left hand downward to remove the test strip 3 in which the menstrual blood 203 has been absorbed by the filter paper 41.

[0061] The test strip 3, in which menstrual blood 203 has been absorbed by the filter paper 41, is brought to a testing facility by the user themselves, a third party, or the like for testing. To prevent leakage of menstrual blood, the test strip 3 may be placed in the leak-proof packaging 101 shown in Figure 14. The leak-proof packaging 101 consists of a first member 103 on which the inspection strip 3 is placed, and a second member 105 that seals the inspection strip 3 together with the first member 103. The inspection strip 3, on which menstrual blood 203 has been absorbed by the filter paper 41, is placed on the first member 103, and the first member 103 is covered with the second member 105, thereby preventing leakage of menstrual blood.

[0062] When a third party brings the test strip 3, in which menstrual blood 203 has been absorbed onto the filter paper 41, to a testing laboratory, for example, when mailing the test strip 3, the leak-proof packaging 101 can be packaged in transport packaging (not shown) before mailing. The first and second examples are merely illustrative and do not limit the use of the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0063] Figures 16 to 18 illustrate the transfer tool 1 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter referred to as the "second embodiment"). Specifically, Figures 16 to 18 illustrate the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment and how to use it. Since the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment is identical to the transfer tool 1 according to the first embodiment, except for the inspection strip 3 and the third sheet 27, the explanation will focus on the third sheet 27 and the inspection strip 3.

[0064] In the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment, the inspection strip 3 is formed to be longer in the first direction D1 and shorter in the second direction D2 than the inspection strip 3 according to the first embodiment, and has a filter paper 41 at the center of the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. In the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment, the gripping portion 31 of the third sheet 27 is attached to the fastener 17 side. In the third sheet 27, the adhesive portion 29 is positioned so as not to overlap with the gripping portion 31 and the inspection strip 3.

[0065] An example of how to use the transfer tool 1 according to the second embodiment will be explained with reference to Figures 16 to 18 as appropriate. The method for storing the interlabial pad 201 in the first compartment 5 is the same as in the first example of the transfer device 1 according to the first embodiment, so a description will be omitted.

[0066] As shown in Figure 16, the user grasps the transfer tool 1 with the second section 9 facing the user. Next, the user grasps the gripping portion 31 of the third sheet 27 with their right hand, pulls down the gripping portion 31, and then, as shown in Figure 17, holds down the gripping portion 31 with their left thumb, and as shown in Figure 18, pulls out the test strip 3 with their right hand, thereby removing the test strip 3 in which the menstrual blood 203 has been absorbed by the filter paper 41.

[0067] The transfer device described herein is an instrument for transferring bodily fluids to a test subject. Furthermore, the transfer device relating to this disclosure is a device for transferring bodily fluids absorbed by an absorbent article to a test subject.

[0068] The bodily fluids mentioned above are not particularly limited as long as they are fluids discharged from the animal's body, and examples include menstrual blood, blood (e.g., plasma, blood cells), vaginal discharge, breast milk, urine, nasal mucus, saliva, sweat, exudate, and semen. Menstrual blood is preferred as the bodily fluid. This allows for easy analysis of menstrual blood, which is difficult to collect from humans in hospitals and other facilities due to timing issues, and even if it can be collected, often causes physical and mental distress to the patient. The animals mentioned above include mammals (e.g., humans, cats, dogs, cows, horses, pigs, etc.), birds, reptiles, and so on.

[0069] The above-described transfer tool may have a planar direction, which is the direction in which the transfer tool expands, and a thickness direction perpendicular to the planar direction. Furthermore, the planar direction may include a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In other words, the transfer tool may have a first direction, a second direction, and a thickness direction that are perpendicular to each other. The first direction and the second direction may be the longitudinal direction and the width direction of the transfer tool, respectively.

[0070] The transfer device according to this disclosure has a first compartment, a second compartment, and a bodily fluid transfer hole capable of moving bodily fluids from the first compartment to the second compartment. The first compartment has an opening that can be opened and closed, and is configured to store bodily fluids. The first compartment may be configured to directly store bodily fluids, or it may be configured to store sanitary products that have absorbed bodily fluids, and it is preferable that it is configured to store sanitary products that have absorbed bodily fluids. This allows the bodily fluids absorbed by the sanitary products, which are configured to absorb and retain bodily fluids and not to easily discharge the absorbed bodily fluids, to be hygienically transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment via the bodily fluid transfer hole, and the test object to be hygienically removed.

[0071] The above-mentioned hygiene products are not particularly limited as long as they absorb bodily fluids, and include, for example, diapers (e.g., disposable diapers, e.g., adult disposable diapers, baby disposable diapers), urine pads, incontinence pads, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual shorts, tampons, menstrual cups, absorbent shorts, breast pads, pet sheets, cat litter, bed sheets, pressure ulcer pads, masks (e.g., disposable masks), bandages, adhesive bandages, gauze (e.g., absorbent gauze), etc.

[0072] Among the above-mentioned hygiene products, diapers (e.g., disposable diapers, adult disposable diapers, baby disposable diapers), urine pads, incontinence pads, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual shorts, tampons, menstrual cups, absorbent shorts, breast pads, pet sheets, cat litter, etc., are also referred to as absorbent items.

[0073] The second compartment contains the specimens for inspection, which are stored in a removable manner. The above-mentioned test specimen is not particularly limited as long as it retains the components necessary for testing in bodily fluids and can be used for testing; commercially available test specimens can be used.

[0074] The above-mentioned test sample can be a known test sample for examining bodily fluids, and is preferably a test sample for examining gynecological cancers such as cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer; abnormalities related to female-specific diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian failure (POI), menopausal disorders, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, decreased bone density, and osteoporosis; iron deficiency anemia; and iron metabolism disorders related to ferritin levels. This allows for easy examination of female-specific diseases.

[0075] The above tests are known to be performed using bodily fluids, and preferably include gynecological cancers such as cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer; abnormalities related to female-specific diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian failure (POI), menopausal disorders, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, decreased bone density, and osteoporosis; iron deficiency anemia; and iron metabolism disorders related to ferritin levels. This allows for easy screening of female-specific diseases.

[0076] The above-mentioned test specimen may be a test strip comprising a body fluid component-holding sheet that holds components necessary for testing in body fluids, and a base sheet that supports the body fluid component-holding sheet. The inspection strip described above can have any shape, and can be rectangular, square, or circular (e.g., elliptical, or perfectly circular).

[0077] Examples of the above-mentioned fluid component retention sheets include filter paper. Furthermore, when cutting the filter paper from a filter paper sheet, it is preferable to form a weak line on the filter paper sheet to facilitate easy cutting. This allows for easier and more economical production of filter paper compared to using a disposable, sterile hole punch to cut the filter paper from the filter paper sheet. In addition, when using a non-disposable hole punch, there is a risk of contamination from other people's samples, requiring a washing step to clean the cut filter paper. Compared to that, this method allows for easier and more economical production of filter paper.

[0078] The base sheet described above can be made of the same material as the sheets that constitute the first and second sections, respectively. When the above-mentioned body fluid component retaining sheet is bonded to the above-mentioned base sheet by adhesive bonding, it is preferable that the base sheet and / or the bonding portion be breathable so that moisture from the body fluid does not remain in the bonding portion.

[0079] From the viewpoint of suppressing spoilage, it is preferable that the bodily fluid components held by the bodily fluid component retention sheet be in a dry state. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the base sheet deforms when the inspection strip is removed from the second compartment and has plasticity that allows it to maintain that deformation; for example, it is preferable that the base sheet is plastically deformable when the inspection strip is removed from the second compartment. As a result, when removing the inspection strip from the second compartment, for example when peeling the inspection strip from the third sheet and / or the first sheet, the inspection strip is more likely to bend so that the side facing the bodily fluid component retention sheet is convex, increasing the contact area between the bodily fluid component retention sheet and the air, and making the bodily fluid component retention sheet less susceptible to spoilage.

[0080] Examples of the strips used for the above-mentioned tests include dried blood spot (DBS) cards, which are commercially available, for example, as NucleoCards from Takara Bio Inc.

[0081] The above-mentioned test specimen may be a test member having a display section that changes color based on bodily fluids, as disclosed in WO2021 / 132724. Preferably, the test member has a contact section for contacting bodily fluids to cause the display section to change color, and more preferably, it has a display moving section that moves components contained in the bodily fluids from the contact section to the display section. Preferably, the display moving section is positioned between the display section and the contact section. This allows the user to directly obtain the test results without having to bring the test specimen directly to or send it to a testing laboratory.

[0082] Examples of items that the above-mentioned testing components should investigate include health-related factors (pH, iron deficiency anemia, renal function, myocardial infarction, inflammation / infection, nutritional status assessment, etc.), pregnancy-related factors (menstrual cycle prediction, ovulation prediction, etc.), and mental health-related factors (depressive tendencies, medication, etc.).

[0083] The substances detected by the above-mentioned test component can be selected from the group consisting of, for example, urinary waste products, white blood cells, proteins, glucose, ketone bodies, urobilinogen, bilirubin, urinary occult blood, nitrites, steroids, peptides, aromatic compounds, FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), BUN (Urea nitrogen), AlB (Albumin), LPS (Lipopolysaccharide), hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin), LH (Luteinizing hormone), U-ALB, CRP (C-reactive protein), myoglobin, CK-MB, troponin I, troponin T, hemoglobin, streptopropyl alcohol (SPR), HBs antibody, HIV antibody, TP antibody, rotavirus, influenza virus, adenovirus, DNA, O-157, cocaine, marijuana, and morphine.

[0084] It is preferable that the above-mentioned test object (especially the body fluid component retaining sheet) is positioned so as to overlap with the body fluid transfer holes described later in the thickness direction of the transfer device. This allows the body fluid stored in the first compartment to be accurately transferred to the above-mentioned test object, especially the body fluid component retaining sheet, in both cases: when body fluid is directly stored in the first compartment and when sanitary products that have absorbed body fluid are stored in the first compartment. The bodily fluid component retaining sheet can be positioned on the first or second compartment side of the base sheet. It is preferable that the bodily fluid component retaining sheet be positioned on the first compartment side of the base sheet. This makes it easier to transfer bodily fluids to the bodily fluid component retaining sheet.

[0085] The transfer device according to this disclosure is equipped with a body fluid transfer hole capable of moving body fluid from a first compartment to a second compartment. The body fluid transfer hole can have any shape, for example, a circle, for example, a perfect circle and an ellipse, a triangle, a rectangle, etc. The body fluid transfer hole is preferably the same as, and more preferably identical to, the shape of the body fluid component retaining sheet provided on the test object. This is to ensure that the body fluid is accurately transferred to the body fluid component retaining sheet provided on the test object.

[0086] If the first compartment is configured to store sanitary products that have absorbed bodily fluids, the bodily fluid transfer hole is preferably a through-hole. This is to ensure that the bodily fluids held by the sanitary products are accurately transferred to the bodily fluid component retention sheet provided on the test object. If the first compartment is configured to directly store bodily fluids, the bodily fluid transfer hole may be equipped with a bodily fluid transfer adjustment member capable of controlling the movement of bodily fluids. Examples of the bodily fluid transfer adjustment member include nonwoven fabric, woven fabric, perforated film, etc. An example of the bodily fluid transfer hole is a through hole with the bodily fluid transfer adjustment member attached.

[0087] The above-mentioned fluid transport pore may be equipped with a filter that suppresses the permeation of specific components in the body fluid. Examples of such specific components include blood and red blood cells in menstrual blood. Red blood cells, for example, can inhibit the reaction with PCR reagents when performing PCR tests using blood, thus hindering accurate DNA / RNA extraction. Furthermore, because red blood cells contain hemoglobin, they can affect the color and concentration of the sample, potentially impeding accurate analysis. Therefore, by equipping the fluid transport pore with a filter that suppresses the permeability of red blood cells, more accurate testing can be performed using the test sample. Examples of filters that suppress the permeability of the aforementioned red blood cells include the Cytiva MF1 filter manufactured by Global Life Science Technologies Japan Co., Ltd.

[0088] Preferably, the first compartment is configured such that, when using the transfer tool, the body fluid or sanitary product that has absorbed the body fluid is positioned in a location that overlaps with the body fluid transfer hole in the thickness direction. This allows the body fluid contained in the sanitary product stored in the first compartment to be hygienically and accurately transferred to the test object stored in the second compartment, even if the amount of body fluid is small, and the test object can be hygienically removed. To achieve the above configuration, for example, the first compartment may have a guide path that guides the body fluid or sanitary product that has absorbed the body fluid to the body fluid transfer hole. The guide path may consist of an adhesive section where the materials constituting the first compartment are bonded together with an adhesive, a fused section where the materials constituting the first compartment are fused together, and so on.

[0089] If the size of the bodily fluid transfer hole is smaller than the size of the inlet of the first compartment, it is preferable that the guide path is configured such that the inside of the first compartment narrows from the inlet toward the bodily fluid transfer hole. This allows the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment to be hygienically and accurately transferred to the test specimen stored in the second compartment, and the test specimen to be removed hygienically.

[0090] The materials constituting the first and second compartments may be hard materials, such as metal or plastic, or soft materials, such as sheets (e.g., films). By having the first and second compartments each composed of a soft material, such as a sheet, the transfer tool can hygienically and accurately transfer the bodily fluid stored in the first compartment to the test object stored in the second compartment by pressing the transfer tool during use, and the test object can be hygienically removed. Furthermore, it is preferable that the materials constituting the first and second compartments each have thermoplasticity, heat-sealability, etc. This is from the viewpoint of ease of forming the first and second compartments (ease of forming joints, guide channels, etc.).

[0091] The material of the sheet described above is not particularly limited and includes, for example, thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyester, polyamide, silicone elastomer, polystyrene elastomer, tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer (FEP), and aluminum foil. The sheet described above can be a single-layer sheet or a multi-layer sheet. If the sheet described above is a multi-layer sheet, for example, it is preferable that the multi-layer sheet comprises two surface layers and an intermediate layer between them, with the two surface layers being composed of the thermoplastic resin layer and the intermediate layer being composed of an aluminum foil layer or an aluminum vapor-deposited layer. This makes the multi-layer sheet excellent in terms of oxygen barrier properties, water vapor barrier properties, light shielding properties, etc., and suppresses the deterioration of the components of bodily fluids.

[0092] The first compartment can be composed of two sheets. The first compartment may, for example, include a first sheet relatively close to the second compartment, a second sheet relatively far from the second compartment, a joint that connects the first and second sheets, and a fastener that forms an input opening. As a result, when the transfer device is used and body fluid is stored in the first compartment, the body fluid can easily move from the first compartment through the body fluid transfer hole to the test object stored in the second compartment. The joint can be an adhesive joint, a fused joint formed by the fusion of materials constituting the sheets, etc.

[0093] The above-mentioned transfer material (for example, the first, second, and third sheets constituting the transfer material) may be a monomaterial composed of a single material or a multimaterial composed of multiple materials. When the above-mentioned transfer material is composed of a monomaterial, it has excellent recyclability and can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

[0094] If the first compartment consists of a first sheet and a second sheet, the first sheet may or may not have a protrusion at the input opening that extends further in the first direction than the second sheet. If the protrusion is present, bodily fluids will have difficulty reaching the second compartment, and the second compartment will be less likely to be contaminated with bodily fluids.

[0095] The first compartment can be transparent, translucent, opaque, or otherwise colored. An opaque first compartment reduces the likelihood of discomfort from bodily fluids or sanitary products that have absorbed bodily fluids. A transparent first compartment facilitates the guidance of bodily fluids or sanitary products that have absorbed bodily fluids into the bodily fluid transport port. A translucent first compartment reduces the likelihood of discomfort from bodily fluids or sanitary products that have absorbed bodily fluids while also facilitating the guidance of bodily fluids or sanitary products that have absorbed bodily fluids into the bodily fluid transport port.

[0096] The second compartment may consist of two sheets, one of which may be a sheet constituting the first compartment. Preferably, the second compartment consists of a first sheet constituting the first compartment and a third sheet detachably attached to the first sheet. In this case, it is preferable that the test object can be removed by peeling the third sheet from the first sheet. This allows for the hygienic removal of the test object to which the body fluid has been transferred from the transfer device, and facilitates the transfer of body fluid from the first compartment through the body fluid transfer hole to the test object stored in the second compartment.

[0097] Furthermore, the third sheet may be configured to be entirely or partially detachable from the first sheet when removing the specimen from the second compartment, and it is preferable that the third sheet is configured such that a portion of it is detachable from the first sheet, but the remaining portion is not. This makes it easier to simply reattach the third sheet to the first sheet after removing the specimen from the second compartment, thereby preventing bodily fluids from leaking through the bodily fluid transport holes. To make the third sheet detachable from the first sheet, for example, an adhesive can be applied to the surface of the third sheet that faces the first sheet to form an adhesive layer. The third sheet can be opaque, translucent, or transparent.

[0098] The second section, for example, the third sheet described above, preferably has a window for confirming that the body fluid has been transferred to the test object. This allows for visual confirmation through the window that the body fluid has been transferred to the test object, thereby reducing the chance of errors where the body fluid is not transferred to the test object. Furthermore, with the above-mentioned transfer tool, the amount of body fluid transferred to the test object can be adjusted by pressing the transfer tool in the thickness direction, while visually confirming through the window.

[0099] The aforementioned window is more effective when the second section, for example, the third sheet, is opaque or semi-transparent. By making the third sheet itself opaque, it is possible to prevent bodily fluids, such as menstrual blood, from being excessively visible from the appearance of the transfer device, the third sheet, etc., which could cause discomfort to the user.

[0100] Preferably, the above-mentioned window portion is positioned so as to overlap at least a portion with the above-mentioned bodily fluid transfer hole in the thickness direction. This allows for more reliable visual confirmation that the bodily fluid has been transferred to the test object. Furthermore, by pressing the transfer tool in the thickness direction, the amount of bodily fluid transferred to the test object can be more reliably adjusted while visually confirming the process.

[0101] When the above-mentioned test specimen comprises the aforementioned body fluid component retention sheet and base sheet, the base sheet can be opaque, translucent, or transparent. If the base sheet is transparent or translucent, it is possible to more reliably visually confirm through the window that the body fluid has been transferred to the body fluid component retention sheet.

[0102] The third sheet preferably has a gripping portion for peeling the third sheet from the first sheet. This allows the third sheet to be accurately peeled from the first sheet. It is preferable that the aforementioned adhesive layer is not formed on the gripping portion.

[0103] The gripping portion can be positioned at any position on the third sheet. For example, the gripping portion can be positioned at the end of the third sheet on the input side, allowing the third sheet to be moved away from the input and separated from the first sheet. The area near the input may be contaminated with bodily fluids when the bodily fluids are stored in the first compartment, but this configuration limits the area of ​​the transfer device that may be contaminated with bodily fluids to the input side. Alternatively, the gripping portion can be positioned at the end of the third sheet opposite to the input, allowing the third sheet to be moved towards the input and separated from the first sheet. The area near the input may be contaminated with bodily fluids when the bodily fluids are stored in the first compartment, but this configuration makes it less likely for the sample to be affected by contamination from bodily fluids near the input when it is removed.

[0104] The second section may, for example, comprise a first sheet constituting the first section, a third sheet, a second joint joining the first and third sheets, and a fastener for removing the inspection object. The second joint may be an adhesive joint, a fused joint formed by the fusion of materials constituting the sheet, and the like. Furthermore, in this case, if the first section comprises a first sheet relatively close to the second section, a second sheet relatively far from the second section, a first joint that joins the first and second sheets, and a fastener that constitutes the input opening, the first and second joints may be formed simultaneously. For example, the second sheet, the first sheet, and the third sheet may be fused together at once to form the first and second joints that overlap in the thickness direction of the transfer tool at the same time.

[0105] Test specimens containing bodily fluids obtained using the above-mentioned transfer device can be brought directly to the testing laboratory, or they can be packaged in leak-proof packaging to prevent leakage of bodily fluids, and then packaged in transport packaging for transporting the leak-proof packaging, and sent to the testing laboratory. Alternatively, if there is no concern about leakage of bodily fluids from the test specimens containing bodily fluids, the test specimens can be packaged in transport packaging for transporting the test specimens and sent to the testing laboratory.

[0106] The above-mentioned leak-proof packaging can be made of a rigid material, such as metal or plastic, or a flexible material, such as a sheet (e.g., film). The above-mentioned leak-proof packaging may be equipped with a mounting section for placing an object to be inspected. The above-mentioned leak-proof packaging may further be equipped with a deterioration inhibitor, such as an antioxidant or desiccant, to prevent deterioration of the bodily fluid. It is preferable that the above-mentioned mounting section and the deterioration inhibitor are spaced apart. This is to prevent the deterioration inhibitor from affecting the bodily fluid. In order to space the above-mentioned mounting section and the deterioration inhibitor apart, for example, the compartment of the above-mentioned mounting section and the compartment of the deterioration inhibitor can be physically separated. Examples of members that can be physically separated include a member having a breathable through-hole, for example, a breathable grid-like member.

[0107] Furthermore, the test specimen containing bodily fluids obtained using the above-mentioned transfer device can be packaged together with the transfer device in a leak-proof packaging, and then the leak-proof packaging can be packaged in a transport packaging before being sent to the testing laboratory. In addition, if there is no concern about bodily fluids leaking from the transfer device, the transfer device can be packaged in a transport packaging and transported to the testing laboratory.

[0108] The above-mentioned transfer tool may be packaged together with a transport package for transporting the transfer tool to form a transport kit. This allows the test specimen, along with the transfer tool, to be easily transported to a testing facility or the like using the transport kit. Furthermore, the transfer tool may be combined with a leak-proof packaging to suppress leakage from the transfer tool, and a transport packaging that encloses the leak-proof packaging and transports the transfer tool, to form a transport kit. This allows the test specimen, along with the transfer tool, to be transported easily and safely to a testing facility or the like using the transport kit. [Examples]

[0109] [Manufacturing Example 1] A transfer tool 1 was manufactured according to the first embodiment and designated as transfer tool No. 1. NucleoCard from Takara Bio Inc. was used as the filter paper. A leak-proof packaging 101 was manufactured according to the first embodiment and designated as leak-proof packaging No. 1.

[0110] [Example 1] Several volunteer subjects (during menstruation) were asked to wear Sofy Synchrofit regular type underwear manufactured by Unicharm Corporation, allowing the Synchrofit to absorb menstrual blood. Next, the volunteer subjects were asked to transfer the menstrual blood absorbed by the Synchrofit onto a test strip using transfer tool No. 1. Several volunteer subjects reported that they were able to transfer the menstrual blood to the test strip easily and hygienically.

[0111] Next, volunteer subjects removed the test strips that had absorbed menstrual blood from transfer device No. 1, placed the blood-soaked test strips into leak-proof packaging No. 1, then packaged leak-proof packaging No. 1 in transport packaging, and mailed them to the testing laboratory. The testing laboratory analyzed the test strips and confirmed that gynecological cancers could be detected from menstrual blood.

[0112] [Comparative Example 1] Several volunteer subjects (during menstruation) were asked to wear Uni-Charm Corporation's Sofy Synchrofit regular type underwear, allowing the Synchrofit to absorb menstrual blood. Next, the volunteer subjects were asked to directly transfer the absorbed menstrual blood onto a test strip. Several volunteer subjects reported that hygienically transferring menstrual blood to the test strip was difficult. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0113] 1 Transfer tool 3. Inspection strips 5. Section 1 7 Inlet 9. Section 2 11. Sheet 1 13. Second seat 15 Heat seal section 17 Zippers 19 Protrusion 21 Through hole 23 Taxiway 27 Third seat 29 Adhesive part 31 Gripping part 33 Window section 35 Base sheet 41 filter paper 43 Release sheet D1 1st direction D2 2nd direction T (thickness direction)

Claims

1. A transfer device for transferring bodily fluids to a test specimen, A first compartment is provided with an opening that can be opened and closed, and is configured to store the bodily fluids, A second compartment in which the inspection object is stored in a removable manner, A fluid transfer port capable of moving the aforementioned fluid from the first compartment to the second compartment, A transfer device characterized by having the following features.

2. The transfer device according to claim 1, wherein the first compartment is configured to store a sanitary product that has absorbed the bodily fluid.

3. The transfer device according to claim 2, wherein the bodily fluid is menstrual blood.

4. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the test object is a test strip comprising a body fluid component retaining sheet that holds components necessary for testing in the body fluid, and a base sheet that supports the body fluid component retaining sheet.

5. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the test object is a test member having a display section that changes color based on the bodily fluid.

6. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the test specimen is a test specimen for testing for at least one of the group consisting of gynecological cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, premature ovarian failure, menopausal disorders, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, menstrual irregularities, dysmenorrhea, decreased bone density, osteoporosis, iron deficiency anemia, and iron metabolism disorders.

7. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inspection body is arranged to be in contact with the bodily fluid transfer hole.

8. The transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each of the first section and the second section is composed of a sheet.

9. The transfer tool according to claim 8, wherein the first section comprises a first sheet relatively close to the second section, a second sheet relatively far from the second section, and a joining portion for joining the first sheet and the second sheet.

10. The transfer tool according to claim 9, wherein the second section is composed of a first sheet constituting the first section and a third sheet detachably attached to the first sheet, and the inspection object can be removed by peeling the third sheet from the first sheet.

11. The transfer device according to claim 10, wherein the third sheet has a window for confirming that the bodily fluid has been transferred to the test object.

12. The transfer device according to claim 11, wherein the window portion is arranged to overlap with the bodily fluid transfer hole in the thickness direction of the transfer device.

13. The transfer device according to claim 9, wherein the first section has a guide path for guiding the bodily fluid to the bodily fluid transfer hole.

14. The transfer device according to claim 13, wherein the size of the bodily fluid transfer hole is smaller than the size of the input opening, and the guide path is configured by a joining portion that joins the first sheet and the second sheet such that it narrows from the input opening toward the bodily fluid transfer hole.

15. A transport kit comprising a transfer tool as described in claim 1 and a transport packaging for transporting the transfer tool.

16. The transport kit according to claim 15, further comprising a leak-proof packaging body for suppressing leakage of the bodily fluids from the transfer device.

17. A transfer device for transferring bodily fluids absorbed by an absorbent material to a test subject.

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