A sample tube assembly incorporating a fluid-tight label chamber, said label
chamber
being fused to or forming part of the body of the sample tube. The invention also
includes a sample tube assembly wherein the tube assembly comprises; a tube portion,
the bottom of which is adapted to accept an end cap; and end cap adapted to be
joined to the bottom of the tube portion; and a label chamber provided in use by
a space between the bottom or outer surface of the bottom of the tube portion and
the inner surface of the end cap; and wherein the end cap is fused, welded or otherwise
joined to the bottom of the tube portion to provide a fluid tight-seal.