Kits for collecting biological samples from human or veterinary subjects comprising disposable syringes, hypodermic blood collecting needles, specimen containers, specimen transport bags, alcohol pads and sample labels all for use in extracting, storing, labeling and shipping of the sample for use in medical applications; Kits comprising disposable syringes, hypodermic blood collecting needles, specimen containers, specimen transport bags, alcohol pads and sample labels all for collecting biological samples from human or veterinary subjects during clinical trials of human or veterinary pharmaceutical products or during epidemiological studies all for medical applications