A specimen container 200 comprising a vessel comprising a reservoir in base component 204 and an inner region adjacent to the first end 206 defining specimen collection region, and a sleeve 202 located within the vessel and moveable in the direction of the reservoir. Wherein movement of the sleeve 202 in the direction of the reservoir results in the specimen collection region and reservoir being brought into fluid communication with each other. The device may also include a lid 501 that interacts with the sleeve 202 to move the sleeve in the direction of the reservoir when a mechanical force is applied to the lid as it makes closing contact with the vessel and moves leg portions 507 inwards of abutment surfaces 505.
