The invention relates to an improved collection and storage apparatus comprising a container and a swab, the swab including a handle portion, shaft portion and a removable head portion, wherein the container includes a body adapted to store an object or substance； a nanomesh lid connected or connectable to the body and adapted to engage with the body to seal the cavity and a swab head portion removing means, the removing means adapted to engage the head portion of the swab within the cavity, enabling the head portion of the swab to be removed or partially removed from the shaft portion of the swab and secured within the body of the container.
