5.0 mL Sterile PPC Transport Vials — Natural, Screw Cap Compatible, 1000/Bag (222-3005-08K)
These 5.0 mL polypropylene copolymer (PPC) transport vials are designed for high-volume clinical and reference laboratory specimen transport, short-term storage, and micro-volume collection workflows. Supplied sterile in a 1000/Bag format, part number 222-3005-08K offers the per-unit economics and throughput suited to busy specimen processing labs. Note that screw caps are not included in this SKU — order compatible natural caps separately using part number 222-3010-02N.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 222-3005-08K |
| Capacity | 5.0 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap | Not included — order 222-3010-02N separately |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA / Phthalate / Latex | BPA-Free, Phthalate-Free, Latex-Free |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Clinical specimen transport — courier and mail transport of urine, blood, and body fluid micro-aliquots with leak-resistant screw cap closure
- Urine specimen collection — 5.0 mL capacity accommodates standard mid-stream urine aliquots for routine analytical panels
- Blood and body fluid sub-aliquoting — sterile 5.0 mL vials for reference lab analytical sub-fractions from primary collection tubes
- Point-of-care specimen collection — compact, sterile format integrates readily into clinic and bedside collection kits
- Refrigerator and ice-pack short-term storage — PPC flexibility at cold temperatures supports 4°C and ice-pack transport chains
- Small-volume organic extraction protocols — full organic solvent compatibility makes these vials suitable for micro-extraction workflows
- Pre-loaded transport media kits — sterile vials accept viral transport media (VTM), universal transport media (UTM), and other pre-loaded transport formulations
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline (pH 2–12) | Excellent |
| Boric acid (urine preservative) | Excellent |
| Serum / plasma / urine | Excellent |
| Methanol / acetonitrile (<100%) | Excellent |
| Formalin (10%) | Excellent |
| Viral / universal transport media (VTM, UTM) | Excellent |
| Cold storage (4°C / ice pack) | Excellent — PPC retains flexibility at low temperatures |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are manufactured from FDA-compliant, BPA-free, phthalate-free, and latex-free polypropylene copolymer resin. PPC delivers improved optical clarity over standard HDPE, allowing direct visual inspection of specimen fill level and color through the vial wall — a meaningful advantage during triage and processing. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with same-business-day fulfillment typically available for stocking items and volume pricing available for institutional, hospital, and reference laboratory accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are caps included with these vials?
No — screw caps are sold separately. These vials are compatible with natural screw caps ordered under part number 222-3010-02N, also available from LabSupplies.com.
Are these vials sterile, and do they require additional processing before use?
Yes, they are supplied sterile and are ready to use directly from the bag for specimen collection and transport workflows without additional sterilization steps.
Why choose PPC over standard HDPE for transport vials?
Polypropylene copolymer (PPC) offers improved optical clarity for direct visual inspection of specimens, better low-temperature flexibility for cold-chain transport, and full compatibility with organic solvents and fixatives such as formalin — properties that standard HDPE does not fully match.
What is the best pack size for a high-volume clinical laboratory?
The 1000/Bag format of these vials delivers favorable per-unit economics for labs processing large specimen volumes daily. Laboratories with lower throughput may consider the 25/Bag sibling SKU 222-3005-080, which offers the same PPC material in a smaller purchase quantity.