Biological specimen collection and storage devices

a technology for biological specimens and storage devices, applied in the field of biological specimen collection and storage devices, can solve the problems of ineffectively addressing limited information, and inability to effectively address container and/or sample integrity, etc., to improve container and sample quality control procedures, facilitate handling, and improve data collection and generation
US20100279397A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-11-04BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
BECTON DICKINSON & CO
Publication Date
2010-11-04
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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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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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to systems and methods for providing information relating to vessels for collecting biological fluid samples from a patient.BACKGROUND

[0002] Biological sample collection containers, such as blood collection containers, are well-known in the medical arts. Biological sample collection containers are used to store a sample obtained by a healthcare professional from a patient until the sample is ready to be tested or used for other purposes.

[0003] When collecting biological samples in collection containers, it is often important that the container and / or sample are not exposed to a temperature that exceeds a certain threshold. In addition, it is sometimes important that the container is used within a certain timeframe upon manufacture, shipment, or some other event. In addition, it may be important to know the amount of time that has transpired after collection of the sample into the container.

[0004] In addition, identifying other characte...

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