The subject of this invention is a specimen identifier, which consists of a base section (1), which allows the specimen identifier to be placed on a surface, an identifier memory unit (2) for identifying the specimen, which fits conveniently into the base section, and a mounting section (3) for mounting the test tube (4) in the specimen identifier. According to the invention, the specimen identifier includes a middle section (5) between the base section (1) and the mounting section (3), and mounting grips (3) forming the mounting section positioned a short distance from the base section (1) which expand to the sides, are curve-shaped and manufactured from a flexible material, and whose arms are a distance apart from each other and between which the test tube can be mounted.
The invention relates to a sampling tube to which is fastened a memory device which is used to record data used to identify said sampling tube and/or its contents and the memory device being fastened to said sampling tube with a mounting piece. A mounting piece in accordance with the invention has a part which remains on the sampling tube or its part when the electronic memory device is attached to the sampling tube and/or detached from the sampling tube.
A centrifugal separator includes a rotor. In the rotor, contact portions each for coming into contact with an outer surface of the cap of a sample tube are formed in open end sides of storing holes. The contact portions respectively have notches at portions thereof which face an axis. An adapter for a centrifugal separator is also disclosed.
A method of maintaining, tracking and identifying the integrity of a disposable specimen container comprising the steps of: writing to an RFID device attached to an individual specimen vial information including the date and a unique identification of the vial; putting sample in the specimen vial; writing to the RFID device attached to the specimen vial information including the time and the day; storing the vial in an environment to maintain its integrity; sending the vial to a laboratory for analysis; inventorying the vials by scanning the RFID attached to the individual vials; and separating the RFID device from the vial so that the RFID device may be re-used.
