System and methods for controlling access to content of at least one container, wherein the system is remotely connected to an external server, the system including: a lock unit, configured to lock a container and prevent access to the content therein, a unique readable tag, attachable to the container, and a key unit, wherein the key unit includes: a processor, connectable to the server via a communication channel, a detector, coupled to the processor, and adapted to read readable tags, and a key, coupled to the detector, and adapted to unlock the lock unit upon receipt, by the processor, of tag identification from the detector and also receipt of access authorization data, wherein the access authorization data is provided by the server upon confirmation of the tag identification data.

An automatic nucleic acid detection system and a method thereof are disclosed. The automatic nucleic acid detection method includes: performing, by an automatic control subsystem, on a nucleic acid extraction machine platform, a nucleic acid extraction on one or more specimens in a sample tray to generate one or more corresponding nucleic acids in the sample tray; distributing, by the automatic control subsystem, on a nucleic acid distribution machine platform, the nucleic acid in each hole of the sample tray and a first reagent into a plurality of holes of a detection tray, wherein the number of holes of the detection tray is greater than that of the sample tray; and performing, by the automatic control subsystem, on a nucleic acid detection machine platform, a nucleic acid detection on the detection tray.

An apparatus for holding a tissue sample including a retaining member having a first tissue engaging surface and at least one biasing element, the first tissue engaging surface being moveably attached to the retaining member by said biasing element; and a base having a second tissue engaging surface and configured to engage the retaining member to form an interior area with the first and second tissue engaging surfaces facing each other, wherein the at least one biasing element urges the first tissue engaging surface toward the second tissue engaging surface to retain the tissue sample therebetween in the interior area.

Provided are a PCR tube that can reliably perform management of a sample, and an RFID sample management system and an RFID sample management method using the PCR tube. The PCR tube 40 includes a tube body 42 that has an opening at one end and has a collar part 46 around the opening, and a lid part 44 that is attachably and detachably mounted on the tube body 42 and seals the opening of the tube body 42 at the time of the mounting. An RFID tag 48 having a passive antenna built therein is provided at the collar part 46 or the lid part 44, and the antenna has directivity in a direction opposite to a bottom face 42a of the tube body 42.

A lidded vessel made of plastic for treating samples in the laboratory having a vessel having a tubular vessel body, a vessel floor at the bottom, a vessel opening at the top, and a circumferential first sealing region on or near the vessel opening, a lid having a lid floor and a circumferential second sealing region for sealing against the first sealing region, at least one apparatus for releasably attaching the lid to the vessel when the first sealing region is in sealing contact with the second sealing region, wherein the lid has, on the upper side, a series of divisions running around the central axis of the vessel for marking an alignment of the lidded vessel in a laboratory device for treating a sample in the lidded vessel and/or for marking a division representing a sample filled into the lidded vessel and/or for marking a division representing a treatment step of a sample in the lidded vessel.

An method for labeling and sealing medical samples prevents tampering, saves time, and reduces user error in matching medical samples to patients. The label has two portions, one portion being detachable and each portion having a barcode containing the patient's information as well as areas for the patient's signature, and/or the label also acts as a tamper strip for the sample container, and/or the patient's information is embedded or pre-printed on the sample container, as well as a label to do the same.

A specimen collection assembly and method for detecting the same are disclosed. The specimen collection assembly includes a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior adapted to receive a biological specimen. The specimen collection container also includes first indicia containing information. The assembly further includes a cap having thereon second indicia, the cap being removably engagable with the open top end of the container. The second indicia contains the same information as the first indicia.

The self-contained kit comprises methods for receiving and preparing the biological samples for the nucleic acid amplification and sensing the presence of the target assay. The kit consists of a self-heating pack to provide the heat for nucleic acid sample preparation and amplification processes. The change of the amplification is indicated through colorimetric or turbidity sensing and detected through a mobile phone camera and associated mobile application for photographic scanning of physical or chemical differences of the samples to produce the test results.

A chain-of-custody form has integrated removable specimen seals, and the form may be used to identify a test sample collected from a donor and to document the handling of the test sample. The form may be printed upon a single sheet that has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first section having one or more spaces for recording demographic and testing information, and one or more indicia of the information to be recorded in one or more marked spaces; and a second section having a marked space for the donor to affix a signature and one or more indicia of the purpose of the space. An identifier that is unique to the form is recorded within the first portion and within the second portion. The identifier includes an specimen identification number or some other method of specimen identification such as a bar-code.

A chain-of-custody form having integrated removable specimen seals and methods for using the form to identify a test sample collected from a donor and document the handling of the test sample. The form comprises a blank having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a first section having one or more spaces for recording demographic and testing information, and one or more indicia of the information to be recorded in one or more marked spaces; and a second section having a marked space for the donor to affix a signature and one or more indicia of the purpose of the space. An identifier that is unique to the form is recorded within the first portion and within the second portion. The identifier includes an specimen identification number or some other method of specimen identification such as a bar-code.