Abstract: The urine collection device of the present invention is an open collection system designed to collect and transfer a liquid urine specimen into a non-evacuated tube through a valve. The device is designed to be user friendly and has a finger placement platform so that one can hold the container without risk of contaminating the inside of the container or becoming exposed to the specimen. The specimen is transferred into the non-evacuated tube when the tube is connected to the valve port. A blunt cannula is used on the collection tube to transfer the specimen thereby avoiding exposure to sharps. The collection tube is attached to the urine collection device at an oblique angle. Gravity allows the specimen to be transferred into the tube and automatically stop at a pre-determined volume based on the oblique angle. The urine collection device with the tube attached may be placed on a flat surface without tipping over.

Abstract: An assembly device and method for collecting and testing fluid samples more specifically for preparing and stabilizing nucleic acid components in a closed system. The assembly comprises a sample collection container with preloaded testing reagents and a safety separator to contain the testing reagents during sample collection. A fluid sample is delivered to the container and the assembly is subjected to centrifugation whereby the centrifugal load causes the separator to deform so that the separator migrates through the test reagents mixing the sample and reagents, and comes to rest atop the solids at the bottom of the tube.

Abstract: A device and method is provided for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample. The device includes a plurality of constituents comprising a container and a composite element in the container. The composite element is a separator comprising at least two components and more particularly an elastic portion and a plug member. A fluid sample is delivered to the container and the device is subjected to centrifugation whereby the centrifugal load causes the elastic portion of the separator to deform so that the separator migrates into the fluid sample and stabilizes between the heavier and lighter fractions of the fluid sample. The elastic portion of the separator will resiliently return to its initial configuration upon termination of the centrifugal load such that the elastic portion sealingly engages the container and separates the heavier and lighter fractions of the fluid sample.

Abstract: A closure assembly is provided that includes an outer cap with a skirt dimensioned to telescope over the open top end of the tube. An annular shoulder extends inwardly from the top end of the skirt and includes an aperture through which a needle may be directed. A laminated seal is bonded to the bottom surface of the annular shoulder of the outer cap and extends continuously across the aperture in the annular shoulder. A stopper is secured on the bottom surface of the annular seal and is dimensioned for sealing engagement in the open top of the tube. Outer circumferential portions of the bottom surface of the laminated seal between the skirt and the stopper are bonded to the open top end of the tube. The bond between the closure and the laminated seal is stronger than the bond between the tube and the laminated seal. Thus, the closure assembly retains its structural integrity after opening of the tube and can be used to reseal the tube.

Abstract: A resealable barrier closure is provided for a container with an open top and an annular snap ring below the open top. The closure includes a shell having an outer skirt dimensioned to telescope over the open top of the container. The outer skirt has a snap ring for engaging the snap ring on the container. The shell further includes an inner skirt to telescope into the open top of the container. An elastomeric diaphragm is sealingly engaged in the inner skirt. A barrier cup extends across the bottom face of the diaphragm and telescopes upwardly over the inner skirt. The barrier cup initially is sealed hermetically to the container and to the plastic shell. The container may be opened by urging the plastic shell upwardly with sufficient force to break the seal between the barrier cup and the container. The container then may be resealed by merely urging the closure back over the open top of the container.

Abstract: A sample collection assembly provides for the simultaneous collection of a bulk sample and a drop sample. The assembly includes a specimen collection container for collection of the bulk sample from an insertable probe. A drop sample substrate is positioned across an open end of the container or the closure that is in the open end of the container. The drop sample substrate is puncturable by the probe upon probe insertion. The drop sample substrate includes a drop sample retaining surface for retaining the drop sample upon withdrawal of the probe from the container.

Abstract: A sample collection assembly provides for the collection, transport and dispensing of a plurality of discrete biological samples. The assembly includes a sample tray which supports sample wells in spaced apart registration. The sample wells are provided for the collection of the discrete biological samples. The sample tray including the sample wells is supported in a sample tray case which encloses the sample tray. The sample tray is movably accommodated within the case for movement between a first position enclosing the sample wells to a second position rendering exteriorly accessible one of the sample wells to permit dispensement of the sample well from the tray.

Abstract: The present invention is a container assembly that includes an inner tube formed from a plastic that is substantially inert to bodily fluids and an outer tube that is formed from a different plastic. Collectively, the container assembly is useful for providing an effective barrier against gas and water permeability in the assembly and for extending the shelf-life of the container assembly, especially when used for blood collection.

Abstract: A medical device for fluid collection and method to fill multiple specimen tubes is disclosed. The device is designed to collect and transfer a specimen into a non-evacuated tube through an integrated open port. The device has no cannulas, either blunt or sharp, and therefore provides safety from skin puncture. The device has a non-evacuated test tube attached to the integrated open port. The tube is attached to the open port by a luer fitting in the tube's cap which is pressed into a receptacle detail on the device. A finger pad is held during collection of the specimen. The finger pad allows collection without the risk of contaminating the inside of the container. The container also contains a horizontal support platform which allows the device to be placed on a flat surface with or without the test tube attached without tipping over.