BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND STORAGE DEVICES
First Claim
1. A biological sample containment system comprising:
- a container for storing the biological sample; and
an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measurable characteristic of the container or sample,wherein measurement of the characteristic is capable of measurement after activation of the indicator.
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Abstract
A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and a colored scale affixed to the container, wherein the colored scale facilitates identification of at least one characteristic of the biological sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label.
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16 Claims
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1. A biological sample containment system comprising:
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a container for storing the biological sample; and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measurable characteristic of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is capable of measurement after activation of the indicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16)
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11. A method for displaying at least one characteristics of a biological containment system, comprising:
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collecting a biological sample in a container; and activating an indicator that is affixed to the container, wherein the activating results in a visual display of the at least one characteristic.
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12. A biological sample containment system, comprising:
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a container for storing the biological sample; and a colored scale affixed to the container, wherein the colored scale facilitates identification of at least one characteristic of the biological sample. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A biological sample containment system, comprising:
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a container for collecting a biological sample; and a label having a first side and an opposing second side, said label affixed to the container by said first side, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label and at least a portion of said information is situated on said first side. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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