A distribution item is disclosed. The distribution item includes a first item comprising a container having an outer surface defining an enclosed space. A computer-readable code is disposed on the outer surface. The computer-readable code is associated with a first level entity. The first item also includes destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on the outer surface. The distribution item also includes one or more second items removably positioned within the enclosed space of the first item. Each of the one or more second items includes the computer-readable code associated with the first level entity.

A mailer for biological samples comprises a substrate, the substrate being foldable into a main panel and a cover panel. The main panel has formed therein at least one swab member, the swab member suitable, in size, shape, and rigidity, to act as a swab for obtaining a biological sample. The swab member is foldable relative to the main panel so the tip of the swab member protrudes from an edge of the main panel and an edge of the cover panel folded over the main panel. A machine-readable code or an electronic device is disposed on the swab member.

A distribution item includes a first item with a container having an outer surface defining an enclosed space. A computer-readable code is disposed on the outer surface. The computer-readable code is associated with a first level entity. The first item also includes destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on the outer surface. The distribution item also includes one or more second items removably positioned within the enclosed space of the first item. Each of the one or more second items includes the computer-readable code associated with the first level entity.

A multi-level distribution and tracking system is described. Processing equipment processes multi-level distribution items, the multi-level distribution items being associated with first, second, and third level entities. The multi-level distribution items include a computer readable code thereon. The processing equipment captures an image of the multi-level distribution item, reads a computer readable code associated with the first level entity, sender information for the second level entity, and destination address information for the third level entity. The processing equipment generates tracking information based on the processing of the multi-level distribution item, and can send the tracking information to the first level entity.

A mailer for biological samples comprises a substrate, the substrate being foldable into a main panel and a cover panel. The main panel has formed therein at least one swab member, the swab member suitable, in size, shape, and rigidity, to act as a swab for obtaining a biological sample. The swab member is foldable relative to the main panel so the tip of the swab member protrudes from an edge of the main panel and an edge of the cover panel folded over the main panel. A machine-readable code or an electronic device is disposed on the swab member.

A foldable card assembly for creating an envelope includes a panel that is selectively manipulated. The panel has a plurality of fold lines. Moreover, the panel is selectively folded along the plurality of fold lines such that the panel forms an envelope and the envelope may be mailed. The panel has a plurality of tabs and each of the tabs engages a card thereby facilitating the envelope to contain the card when the envelope is mailed.

A distribution item is disclosed. The distribution item includes a first item comprising a container having an outer surface defining an enclosed space. A computer-readable code is disposed on the outer surface. The computer-readable code is associated with a first level entity. The first item also includes destination information associated with a second level entity disposed on the outer surface. The distribution item also includes one or more second items removably positioned within the enclosed space of the first item. Each of the one or more second items includes the computer-readable code associated with the first level entity.

A numbering system is provided having an identifier with hexadecimal, vigesimal, quadrivigesimal, or any other suitable alphanumeric characters includable on a card and an account identifiable using the identifier. The card can be a gift card, a customer loyalty card, or a customer incentive card. An interface may be connected to a communications network that is accessible to associate the identifier with an account and manage funds associable with the account. Funds data may be associable with the account and storable on the remote server, the funds data relating to the funds transferred by a user to a card issuer. The identifier may be storable on the card in an electronically readable format, and may be included on the card via printing and/or imprinting. A method is provided for using the numbering system.