A method for taking a sample according to the present invention includes the steps of drawing blood Bl into a vacuum blood collection tube Cn and transferring at least part of the blood Bl from the vacuum blood collection tube Cn to a sample storage space 10a of a dropper Al. The vacuum blood collection tube Cn includes a sample storage portion Sr and a stopper St sealing the sample storage portion, and the drawing is performed by stabbing a hollow needle into the stopper St. The dropper Al includes an internal space 10 at least part of which is the sample storage space 10a for storing a sample and which includes a volume changeable space 10b defined by an elastically deformable portion 12 having flexibility. The dropper further includes an insertion portion 21 including a through-hole 21a connected to the internal space 10, and the transfer of the sample is performed by inserting the insertion portion 21 into a through-hole Hl formed in the stopper by the stabbing of the hollow needle into the stopper. With this method, hygiene in taking a sample is properly maintained.
