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This invention provides a novel apparatus for obtaining a cellular or tissue sample from a brush device. The apparatus comprises a collection container including an open end and a closed end, and an interior wall. One portion of the interior wall defines a central axis. Another portion of the interi

This invention provides a novel apparatus for obtaining a cellular or tissue sample from a brush device. The apparatus comprises a collection container including an open end and a closed end, and an interior wall. One portion of the interior wall defines a central axis. Another portion of the interior wall is capable of holding a brush device at an angle with respect to the central axis.

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This invention provides a novel apparatus for obtaining a cellular or tissue sample from a brush device. The apparatus comprises a collection container including an open end and a closed end, and an interior wall. One portion of the interior wall defines a central axis. Another portion of the interi

This invention provides a novel apparatus for obtaining a cellular or tissue sample from a brush device. The apparatus comprises a collection container including an open end and a closed end, and an interior wall. One portion of the interior wall defines a central axis. Another portion of the interior wall is capable of holding a brush device at an angle with respect to the central axis. second interior portion of the container has a horizontal cross-section that is elliptical so that the shaft of the brush device is angled with respect to the central axis of the first interior portion of the container for allowing fluid flow dislodgment of a specimen on the brush device and unencumbered access to the closed end; and a removeable insert for the collection container, wherein the insert includes a restricting member which fits on the lip of the open end of the collection container and holds the shaft of the brush device away from the central axis of the collection container. 11. A collection apparatus comprising: a collection container including an open end having a lip and a closed end, wherein a first interior portion of the container at the open end defines a central axis, and wherein a second interior portion of the container at the closed end is capable of holding a brush device having a body of bristles on a shaft such that the second interior portion has a wall angled with respect to the central axis for the brush device to rest so that the shaft of the brush device is angled with respect to the central axis of the first interior portion of the container for allowing fluid flow dislodgment of a specimen on the brush device and unencumbered access to the closed end; and a removeable insert for the collection container, wherein the insert includes a restricting member which fits on the lip of the open end of the collection container and holds the shaft of the brush device away from the central axis of the collection container. 12. A collection apparatus comprising: a collection container including an open end having a lip and a closed end, wherein a first interior portion of the container at the open end defines a central axis, and wherein a second interior portion of the container at the closed end is capable of holding a brush device having a body of bristles on a shaft such that the second interior portion of the container has a horizontal cross-section that is elliptical and the second interior portion further includes a wall angled with respect to the central axis for the brush device to rest so that the shaft of the brush device is angled with respect to the central axis of the first interior portion of the container for allowing fluid flow dislodgment of a specimen on the brush device and unencumbered access to the closed end; and a removeable insert for the collection container, wherein the insert includes a restricting member which fits on the lip of the open end of the collection container and holds the shaft of the brush device away from the central axis of the collection container. 13. The collection container of claim 1 wherein the first central axis extends from the open end through the closed end without impinging upon the interior wall.