Patent ID: 6406671
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
An assembly for separating a fluid sample into a higher specific gravity phase and a lower specific gravity phase comprising:a tube comprising an open end, a closed end, an inner diameter, an outer diameter and a sidewall extending between said open end and said closed end, whereby said sidewall comprises an outer surface and an inner surface; a closure disposed in said open end of said tube comprising a resealable septum; a separator element comprising a plastic body and an elastomeric seal diaphragm in said tube; said plastic body comprising a hollow core and a hollow chamber surrounding said hollow core; said elastomeric seal diaphragm comprising a fill septum and an annular skirt; and said plastic body is nested with said elastomeric seal diaphragm whereby said hollow core of said plastic body is in direct communication with said fill septum of said elastomeric seal diaphragm.