Laboratory test kit and method for preserving laboratory specimens

摘要

A laboratory test kit includes a container packed with an elongated foldable tray. The tray has legs elevating one portion of it to define a specimen receiving surface. The container houses other test paraphernalia, such as an ampule of fixative solution and utensils for taking a specimen and placing it on the tray specimen receiving surface. During specimen taking, the utensils and ampule may be carried on the tray ready and convenient for use. After the specimen is applied to the receiving surface and fixed as required, the tray legs may be bent in reverse direction and the tray may be folded and inserted into the container protecting the specimen for delivery to the laboratory.