Caplugs® Evergreen
8.0 mL Test Tubes, Round Bottom, PS, Natural — 222-2061-050 | 25/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen
8.0 mL Test Tubes, Round Bottom, PS, Natural — 222-2061-050 | 25/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen
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Quick Reference
| Part Number | 222-2061-050 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8.0 mL |
| Dimensions | 13 × 100 mm |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap / Closure | Two-position snap cap — clicks to vented or fully closed; ships unassembled |
| Sterility | Sterile — individually or bag sterile-packed |
| Pack Size | 25/Bag Unassembled |
| Key Use | Larger-volume serology, culture tubes, 8 mL sample collections |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Price | $125.65/Bag ($5.0260/tube) |
Technical Narrative
The Caplugs® Evergreen 222-2061-050 is a 8.0 mL Round Bottom PS Sterile Test Tube with Two-Position Snap Cap, 13 × 100 mm, 25/Bag Unassembled, sterile. The two-position snap cap clicks to two distinct positions: Position 1 (vented/partially open) — allows gas exchange during centrifugation, incubation, or culture; Position 2 (fully closed) — provides a sealed closure for storage, transport, and aerosol containment. Shipped unassembled — tube and caps are in the same bag but not pre-mated; the lab assembles each tube before use. This is the standard specification for bulk clinical serology and flow cytometry labs where assembly cost is preferred over individually pre-assembled units.
PS provides the optical clarity required for direct visual reading of agglutination reactions in tube serology — the test result is observed as a button, partial agglutinate, or dispersed cell pattern against the clear tube wall. PS also provides the low autofluorescence background important for fluorescence-based flow cytometry detection.
Procurement economics: $125.65/Bag, $5.0260/tube. Sterile 222-series round-bottom test tube siblings: 222-2036-050 (5.0 mL 12×75 mm Two-Position Snap Cap 25/Bag); 222-2036-05I (5.0 mL 12×75 mm Two-Position Snap Cap Individually Packed). LabSupplies.com ships from USA inventory, typically same business day.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | |
|---|---|
| Caplugs Item # | |
| Capacity | 8.0 mL |
| Dimensions | 13 × 100 mm |
| Geometry | Round bottom |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap | Two-position snap cap — vented and fully closed positions; unassembled |
| Sterility | Sterile — individually or bag sterile-packed |
| Pack Size | 25/Bag Unassembled |
| Application | Larger-volume serology, culture, 8 mL sample tubes with vented snap cap |
| BPA / Phthalate | BPA-Free, Phthalate-Free, Latex-Free |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | $125.65/Bag ($5.0260/tube) |
8.0 mL 13×100 mm Sterile PS Round Bottom Tube Applications
The provides additional capacity over the standard 12×75 mm format.
| Application / Instrument | Configuration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Larger-volume serology | Tube agglutination, 13×100 mm rack | 8 mL capacity for higher-volume serum/cell reactions |
| Microbiology culture tubes | Liquid broth culture, 13×100 mm position | Snap-cap: vented for aerobic culture, closed for transport |
| Blood bank processing | Eluate preparation, large-volume crossmatch | 8 mL for eluate procedures requiring larger volumes |
| Centrifugation | Clinical centrifuge, 13×100 mm rotor position | Round bottom; verify rotor adapter compatibility |
| Cell culture (short-term) | Incubator, snap-cap vented | Two-position snap cap: vented during culture, closed for storage |
| Sample collection / storage | 8 mL serum, plasma, or specimen | Sterile; snap-cap re-seals for storage |
| Serology reagent preparation | Larger-volume reagent dilutions | 8 mL capacity for bulk serology reagent prep |
Chemical Resistance — Polystyrene (PS)
Compatibility reference for PS at typical laboratory conditions.
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent | PS compatible across pH 4–10 for standard biological assays. |
| Serum / plasma / whole blood | Excellent | Standard clinical and blood bank specimen matrix. |
| Formalin (10% NBF) | Excellent | PS compatible with standard fixative for flow cytometry fixation. |
| Methanol (<100%) | Limited | Short-term compatible for intracellular staining fixation steps. |
| Saponin / detergent buffers | Good | PS compatible with saponin-based permeabilization buffers. |
| Acetone / chloroform | Not Compatible | Dissolves PS; do not use. |
| DMSO (<1%) | Good | Compatible at concentrations used in cell culture and cryopreservation. |
| Flow cytometry reagents (FITC, PE, APC, etc.) | Excellent | PS: low autofluorescence in visible wavelength range for cytometry. |
Clinical & Research Laboratory Applications
Caplugs® Evergreen 8.0 mL 13×100 mm sterile PS round-bottom tubes with two-position snap caps serve blood banking, clinical microbiology, and serology laboratories requiring the larger 13×100 mm tube format with a vented re-sealable closure. Blood bank eluate procedures require larger volumes than the standard 12×75 mm tube can accommodate — the 8.0 mL 13×100 mm format provides the volume needed for antibody elution protocols (heat, acid, freeze-thaw) and large-volume crossmatch procedures. Clinical microbiology uses the 13×100 mm vented snap-cap tube for short-term liquid broth culture where the vented position maintains aerobic conditions during incubation and the closed position contains the culture during transport.
U.S. Manufacturing, Quality & Institutional Procurement
Caplugs® Evergreen products are manufactured in the United States under ISO 9001 quality management from FDA-compliant, food-contact-grade resins. BPA-free, phthalate-free, and latex-free, with material-disclosure documentation supporting CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation audits.
LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer for the full Caplugs Evergreen catalog and ships directly from USA inventory — typically same business day for stocking SKUs. We offer below retail pricing on volume orders, tiered institutional and academic pricing, and direct support for grant-funded laboratories and government procurement channels. Lab managers and procurement officers can request a written quote or speak with a product specialist directly from our sales engineering team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the test tubes sterile?
Yes. Sterile — individually or bag sterile-packed as specified. Maintain sterility until the bag or individual wrapper is opened.
What are the two positions of the two-position snap cap?
Position 1 (partially open/vented): the cap is clicked to the first position, leaving a small gap that allows gas exchange — used during incubation in CO2 incubators, aerobic culture, and centrifugation where pressure equalization is needed. Position 2 (fully closed): the cap clicks to a fully sealed position for storage, transport, and aerosol containment.
What does 'Unassembled' mean for the snap-cap tube?
Unassembled means the tube body and the snap cap are included in the same bag but are not pre-mated. The lab assembles each tube by pressing the cap onto the tube before use. This reduces per-tube cost vs individually pre-assembled units and is the standard specification for high-volume clinical and research labs.
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