Inventors:
Warren L. Dinges - Seattle WA, US
International Classification:
G01K 13/00, B65D 51/18, B65D 43/16, B65D 51/24, B65D 25/00
US Classification:
374141, 220200, 220523, 220810, 220601, 220521, 206216, 374E13001
Abstract:
Devices and methods are described herein that are configured for use in laboratory testing, such as, for example, during a procedure including the monitoring and detection of chemical reactions. For example, the systems and devices described herein can be used during a procedure to monitor and detect polymerase chain reactions (PCR). In some embodiments, a sample container includes a container body that defines an interior volume and has an open end in fluid communication with the interior volume. A cap is sealingly engageable with the open end of the container body. The cap defines a receptacle that is configured to extend within a portion of the interior volume of the container body when the cap is sealingly engaged thereto. The receptacle can receive therein a sensor, such as, a temperature sensor that can monitor the temperature of a sample material disposed within the container body.