Specimen collection assembly with cap

摘要

The present invention is a collection assembly comprising a container, a cap assembly (14) removably and sealably secured to the container, whereby access to the interior of the container can be made with a piercing element without removing the cap assembly (14) from the container. The cap assembly (14) includes a cap body and a membrane like septum (110) supported by the cap body. The septum (110) provides for a pierceable element to have access to the interior of the container. The membrane is a thermoplastic elastomer and is selfsealing upon removal of the piercing element. <IMAGE>