Methods for genotype screening of a strain disposed on an adsorbent carrier

1 . A method for genotype screening a plurality of samples of a strain comprising:

(a) acquiring the identity of at least one designated genetic sequence for a strain to be screened;

(b) receiving at a screening laboratory from the remote user a plurality of samples, wherein each of the plurality of samples is disposed on an adsorbent carrier, and further wherein the adsorbent carrier is disposed in a designated well of a source well container; and

(c) screening said plurality of samples for said at least one designated genetic sequence.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent carrier is a swab tip.

3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the adsorbent carrier is filter paper.

4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said plurality of samples are blood.

5 . The method of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of samples are cells.

6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said designated genetic sequence identifies a virus.

7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein said virus is MHV.

8 . The method of claim 1 wherein said remote user receives a screening result within twenty-four hours of said screening laboratory receiving said plurality of samples.

9 . An apparatus comprising:

a linear body with an internal section configured to retain at least one annulus of a swab; and

a plunger positioned to contact and to eject said annulus of said swab from said swab holder.

10 . A genotyping kit comprising:

a swab holder having a linear body with an internal section configured to retain at least one annulus of a swab; a plunger positioned to contact and eject said annulus of a swab from said swab holder;

at least one swab; and

at least one microwell container.