An improved identification band such as a wristband is provided for
mounting onto a specific person or object. The improved identification
band includes a primary identification zone adapted to receive
human-readable and/or machine readable information as by printing and/or
programming of a radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit. The band
further includes multiple detachable adhesive labels forming a portion of
the band and multiple detachable cards forming a tail end extension
thereof, wherein each label is adapted to receive human-readable and/or
machine readable information as by printing and/or programming of a radio
frequency identification (RFID) circuit. In use, such as when worn by a
patient in a hospital or the like, the detachable labels and cards are
individually separable from the identification band on an as-needed basis
for association with other objects associated with the band wearer, such
as a vial containing a patient blood sample or the like.