A COMBINED COLLECTION OR STORAGE DEVICE FOR BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS

摘要

The present invention relates to a combined collection or storage device for a biological specimen. The device comprises an envelope having a storage pocket and a flap that can seal the envelope and a device having a biological specimen collection material attached to the envelope by a detaching means. A first identification means is disposed on the envelope that contains identifying information. A second identification means is disposed on the device that contains information that is identical to that of the first identification means. The device can be detached from the envelope and inserted into the storage pocket for transport or storage. An advantage of the present invention is that one can avoid the chance of information regarding a biological specimen being lost or mismatched.