Tissue container for molecular and histology diagnostics incorporating a breakable membrane

摘要

A container for storing a biological sample for molecular diagnostic testing and/or histological testing is provided. The container includes a first chamber for receiving a sample holder therein, a second chamber, and a closure for enclosing the container. A breakable membrane, such as a piercable foil, extends within the container and separates the two chambers. When the breakable membrane is broken, fluid can pass between the first and second chambers. The membrane may be broken through an activator on the closure, such as a depressible member or a rotatable carrier, causing the sample holder to break through the membrane.

主权项

1. A container for storing a biological sample, comprising:
a housing extending between a first open end, a second end, and having a sidewall extending therebetween defining a container interior; a removable closure for enclosing the first open end; and at least one breakable membrane separating the container interior into at least a first chamber and a second chamber in complete fluid isolation from the first chamber, wherein the first chamber is open to the first open end of the housing and is adapted to receive a sample holder therein, and the second chamber is closed to the first open end of the housing by the breakable membrane which is breakable to establish fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein the housing further comprises a central longitudinal axis, and the breakable membrane extends across at least a portion of the container interior orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis, thereby establishing the first and second chambers.