A specimen container is a sterile or non-sterile vessel designed to safely collect, store, and transport biological samples (e.g., urine, saliva, blood, tissues, fluids, or forensic evidence and other specimens) for laboratory analysis. We especially provide a stool sample container and a urine container. Need recommendations? Welcome contact!

 

### What Is A Specimen Container?

**Product Overview**

A specimen container is a sterile or non-sterile vessel designed to safely collect, store, and transport biological samples (e.g., urine, saliva, blood, tissues, fluids, or forensic evidence and other specimens) for laboratory analysis. We especially provide a stool sample container and a urine container. Need recommendations? Welcome contact!
These containers are integral to laboratory procedures, ensuring the integrity and safety of specimens from the point of collection to the laboratory analysis.

 

**Primary Functions**

- Collection: Ensures contamination-free sample acquisition (e.g., urine, blood, biopsies).
- Preservation: Maintains sample integrity with additives (e.g., formalin for fixation, EDTA for anticoagulation).
- Transport: Leak-proof design.

 

**Types of Specimen Containers**

- Urine Containers: These are often utilized for urinalysis and drug testing. 
- Stool Containers: Routine stool analysis.
- Blood Collection Tubes: Typically used for blood samples, these containers may be treated with anticoagulants or clot activators depending on the requirements of the test. They are often color-coded to signify different additives.
- Culture Bottles: Used primarily in microbiology, these containers are designed for the growth of microorganisms, ensuring a sterile environment that is conducive to culture.
- Sputum Containers: Used for respiratory samples, they often include features like wide mouths for easy expulsion and specialized closures for containment.
- Cryovials: Ultra-low temp storage (-196°C).

 

**Critical Features**

- Leak-proof lids: Screw caps or snap seals.
- Labeling area: Frosted/writable surfaces for patient ID.
- Chemical Resistance: Withstands formalin, alcohols, etc.
- Volume Gradations: Accurate measurement markings (5–1000ml).

 

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, specimen containers are essential for the efficient and safe collection, storage, and transportation of biological samples vital for medical diagnostics. Choosing the right specimen container is fundamental in preserving the quality of the sample, guaranteeing accurate test results, and ultimately facilitating better patient care. Whether it's in a hospital, a clinic, or a laboratory, a reliable specimen container is synonymous with dedication to medical excellence and patient safety.

 

**Example**
A 30ml polypropylene specimen container with formalin is used to preserve a breast biopsy during transport to pathology lab.

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