SAMPLE CONTAINER WITH PHYSICAL FILL-LINE INDICATOR

摘要

A collection container (10) for collecting biological fluid specimens having an integral fill-line indicator (18) which corresponds to a desired specimen volume is disclosed. The integral fill-line indicator may comprise a ridge that is raised from the surface of the collection container. The integral fill-line indicator may also be altered by surface modification to impart a distinct visual appearance and/or texture. The collection container may have a single or a plurality of integral fill-line indicators which correspond to a desired specimen volume range A method of manufacturing a collection container having an integral fill-line indicator is also disclosed.