Abstract: A safety container for storing and transporting a hypodermic syringe with attached needle, wherein the container is comprised of an elongated transparent plastic tube having a closed end and an oppositely disposed open end. The open end is fitted with a removable lid. The closed end of tube contains a rubbery pad into which the needle point of the syringe is embedded. The resilient, self-sealing rubbery pad frictionally holds the needle and syringe secure, and seals the lumen of the needle to prevent leakage of fluid from the needle or syringe. At least one end of the container has flat edges to prevent rolling of the container when positioned horizontally or when in a moving vehicle.

Abstract: A containment device for protecting an encased test tube holding a biological sample such as a blood or a urine specimen. The device is in the form of a cap-sealed tubular housing which maintains the test tube securely in a reduced bore section towards a structurally closed end. A wide section from the cap sealed end of the container to the reduced bore section permits free access to the upper section of the test tube. This allows the test tube to be predictively retrieved without the rubbery test tube cap restrictively skidding along the wall of the container. Clear plastic having shatter resistant qualities is the preferred material for structuring the container tube. The device provides containment for a specimen filled test tube so the specimen can be safely transported or stored for future analysis or for evidence in a court of law.