Specimen collection assembly with cap

摘要

The present invention is a collection assembly (10) comprising a container (12), a cap assembly (14) removably and sealably secured to the container (12) whereby access to the interior of the container (12) can be made with a piercing element without removing the cap assembly (14) from the container. The cap assembly includes a cap body (30) and a membrane like septum (32) supported by the cap body (30). The septum (32) provides for a pierceable element to have access to the interior of the container. The membrane is a thermoplastic elastomer and is self-sealing upon removal of the piercing element. <IMAGE>