Abstract: A biological vial transport tray is provided comprising an open top tray portion having a base wall, a plurality of end walls and a plurality of side walls. The base wall includes a bottom surface and a top surface. The end walls and the side walls form a rim around the tray portion. A pedestal extends from the bottom surface of the base wall for supporting the tray portion. In addition, a center handle having a grip member is provided. A pair of cover lids surround the rim and cover the tray portion when the cover lids are in a closed position. Each cover lid has a pair of end cover walls, a top cover wall, a side cover wall and a plurality of arms on the respective end cover walls. Each arm extends downwardly from the end cover walls to position over the end walls of the tray portion.

Abstract: A biological sample transport container is provided for transporting vials containing medical or laboratory specimens. The container comprises a hollow encasement portion having a base wall, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls. A plurality of shock absorbent blocks are furnished having at least one hole extending through at least one block for holding the vials. The blocks rest upon the base wall between the side walls and the end walls. In addition, a cover lid and a guide mechanism for guiding the cover lid over the block of shock absorbent material is provided. The guide mechanism is disposed in the end walls of the encasement cover above the blocks. A jacket having a jacket cover and a jacket body is hingedly connected to the jacket body. The jacket body surrounds the hollow encasement portion whereby a fastening mechanism for releasable securing the closure of the jacket securely restrains the cover lid from being dislodged from the guide means.

Abstract: A biological vial transport tray is provided comprising a hollow tray portion having a base, a plurality of side walls and a plurality of end walls. A center handle having a grip portion is provided. The center handle projects from the base. A pair of cover lids are also provided. Each cover lid is pivotally connected to the side walls of the tray portion by an arm extending from a pivot point in the end walls to a pivot point in the cover lid.