Abstract: A container system for receiving a liquid sample has a receptacle including a substantially tubular portion for receiving a predetermined volume of the sample. The substantially tubular portion has a first open end and an at least partially openable second end; and a chamber at least partially surrounding the substantially tubular portion. The chamber has an at least partially open upper portion and a closed bottom.

Abstract: A safety gate, in particular for children or pets, is provided that includes a frame which can be stationarily positioned, the frame having a lower base and two side parts protruding upwards from the base, a door member being hinged to the frame, the door member being swivable about a pivot axis, and a lock, the door member and the frame being realeasably interconnectable with each other by means of the lock, wherein the lock comprises an actuation member for an at least partial releasing of the lock, wherein the actuation member is arranged stationarily at one of the side parts of the frame.