Specimen container label for automated clinical laboratory processing systems

摘要

A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.

主权项

1. A specimen collection container for automated viewing against a colored background, comprising:
an open top end; a closed bottom end; and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein, wherein a material that forms the sidewall includes colorless indicia integrated with the material and having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction from at least a portion of the sidewall, wherein the colorless indicia comprises at least one fill line; a label disposed on a portion of the sidewall, wherein the label comprises at least one fill line aligned with the at least one fill line of the colorless indicia.