Caplugs® Evergreen
5.0 mL Vials, Screw Caps, HDPE, Natural — 222-3005-070 | 25/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen
5.0 mL Vials, Screw Caps, HDPE, Natural — 222-3005-070 | 25/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen
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Quick Reference
| Part Number | 222-3005-070 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5.0 mL |
| Material | High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap | Natural HDPE/PPC screw cap — unassembled (in same bag) |
| Primary Use | Specimen transport and short-term storage |
| Pack Size | 25/Bag Unassembled |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Price | $132.02/Bag ($5.2805/vial) |
Technical Narrative
The Caplugs® Evergreen 222-3005-070 is a 5.0 mL Sterile Transport Vial with Natural Cap in HDPE, 25/Bag Unassembled. The 5.0 mL format is the standard transport vial volume for urine, blood, and body fluid micro-aliquots — sufficient for most routine analytical test panels while keeping the vial compact for efficient transport kit packing.
HDPE provides the lowest organic extractable profile among polyethylene transport vial materials — the preferred material for the most extraction-sensitive clinical specimens where trace polymer extractables could interfere with downstream analysis. HDPE's low extractable profile is also standard for clinical urine transport where boric acid preservation requires material compatibility. BPA-free, phthalate-free, FDA-compliant,
Procurement economics: $132.02/Bag, $5.2805/vial. Siblings: 222-3005-080 (5.0 mL PPC 25/Bag); 222-3005-08K (5.0 mL PPC 1000/Bag); 222-3003-085 (2.5 mL PPC 25/Bag). LabSupplies.com ships from USA inventory, typically same business day.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | |
|---|---|
| Caplugs Item # | |
| Capacity | 5.0 mL |
| Material | High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap | Natural screw cap — unassembled (tube + cap in same bag) |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Pack Size | 25/Bag Unassembled |
| Application | Specimen transport, short-term storage, micro-volume collection |
| BPA / Phthalate | BPA-Free, Phthalate-Free, Latex-Free |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | $132.02/Bag ($5.2805/vial) |
5.0 mL HDPE Transport Vial Applications
The is compatible with the following specimen transport and collection workflows.
| Application | Setting / Configuration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Specimen transport | Clinical lab courier/mail transport | Screw cap: leak-resistant for transport; HDPE: lowest extractables |
| Urine specimen transport | Clinical, reference lab, urine transport vial | 5.0 mL capacity for mid-stream urine aliquots |
| Blood/body fluid aliquoting | Reference lab sub-aliquot from primary tube | Sterile 5.0 mL vial for analytical sub-fractions |
| Point-of-care collection | POC specimen collection, clinic or bedside | Sterile; compact format for POC collection kits |
| Short-term storage | 4°C refrigerator or ice-pack transport | HDPE: low extractables for storage |
| Micro-extraction | Small-volume extraction protocol | HDPE: compatible with aqueous/mild organic |
| Transport media dispensing | Transport medium pre-loaded into sterile vial | Sterile vial for pre-loaded transport kit preparation |
Chemical Resistance — High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Compatibility reference for HDPE at typical laboratory conditions.
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent | HDPE inert across pH 2–12. |
| Boric acid (urine preservative) | Excellent | HDPE: compatible with standard urine transport preservatives. |
| Dilute HCl / H2SO4 (<10%) | Excellent | Compatible with standard acid preservatives. |
| Methanol / ethanol (<50%) | Good | Short-term compatible. |
| Acetonitrile | Limited | Moderate exposure compatible; avoid prolonged contact. |
| Formalin (10%) | Excellent | HDPE compatible with standard fixative. |
| Serum / plasma / urine | Excellent | Standard clinical specimen matrix; low extractables. |
| Cold storage (2–8°C) | Excellent | Standard refrigerator transport temperature. |
Clinical & Research Laboratory Applications
Caplugs® Evergreen 5.0 mL HDPE sterile transport vials serve clinical diagnostics, reference laboratories, and public health programs requiring the lowest-extractable transport vial material for the most analytically sensitive specimens. HDPE's ultra-low organic extractable profile is the material of choice for urine transport with boric acid preservation — boric acid compatibility combined with low extractables ensures no interference with microbiological culture or dipstick urinalysis results from polymer leachables. Clinical toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring labs specify HDPE transport vials for specimens where trace organic contamination from the container could affect mass spectrometric or immunoassay quantitation.
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 transport vials sterile?
Yes. Sterile — individually bag-packed or bulk-packed as specified.
Why choose HDPE over PPC (222-3005-080) for the 5.0 mL transport vial?
HDPE has the lowest organic extractable profile — preferred for analytically sensitive specimens (toxicology, TDM) and urine transport with boric acid where trace extractables could interfere with results. PPC provides optical clarity for visual specimen inspection, broader organic solvent compatibility for extraction protocols, and compatibility with viral transport media. Select by specimen type and downstream analytical method.
Is the unassembled format — tube and cap in the same bag — common for transport vials?
Yes. Unassembled means the vial body and screw cap are shipped in the same sterile bag but not pre-threaded together. The lab assembles each vial at point of use. This is standard for many clinical transport vial formats — it prevents cap cross-threading during bulk packing and allows the lab to assemble immediately before use.
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