Patent ID: 9075039
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: A61B,A61J,B65D,C12M,G01N

Abstract:
1. A container for collecting a biological specimen comprising: a peripheral wall extending from a base, the peripheral wall and base defining an interior surface and an exterior surface; a longitudinal tower disposed within the container, wherein the tower forms a partition within the container to form at least a first chamber and a second chamber therein, wherein the first and second chambers are in fluid communication with one another; and an insert disposed within the container opposite the base, the insert comprising at least a first opening and a second opening defined therein, wherein the second opening is configured to provide access to the second chamber and is further configured to engage a specimen collecting device to thereby leave a portion of the specimen collecting device within the second chamber, and wherein the first opening is configured to provide access to the first chamber and is further configured to receive a syringe therein for accessing the biological specimen.