System, method, and apparatuses for maintaining, tracking,...

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2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Gehman, Bryon (Department: 3728)

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C073S864910, C220S527000, C220S600000, C235S375000, C235S385000, C422S105000, C422S105000

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07070053

ABSTRACT:
A method of maintaining, tracking and identifying the integrity of a disposable specimen container comprising the steps of: writing to an RFID device attached to an individual specimen vial information including the date and a unique identification of the vial; putting sample in the specimen vial; writing to the RFID device attached to the specimen vial information including the time and the day; storing the vial in an environment to maintain its integrity; sending the vial to a laboratory for analysis; inventorying the vials by scanning the RFID attached to the individual vials; and separating the RFID device from the vial so that the RFID device may be re-used.

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