10 mL Sterile PPC Transport Vials with Screw Caps — Natural, 25/Bag Unassembled (222-3010-080)
These 10 mL polypropylene copolymer (PPC) transport vials from Caplugs® Evergreen are supplied sterile and unassembled — vials and matching natural PPC screw caps packed together — in a convenient 25/Bag format for clinical, reference laboratory, and research use. The 10 mL capacity is the largest in the transport vial series, suited to stool aliquots, high-volume body fluid fractions, and specimens requiring larger transport media volumes for analyte stability during transit. PPC construction delivers optical clarity for visual specimen inspection, full compatibility with standard transport media, and improved flexibility at cold storage temperatures.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 222-3010-080 |
| Capacity | 10 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap | Natural PPC screw cap (unassembled, included) |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Pack Size | 25/Bag, Unassembled |
| BPA / Phthalate / Latex | BPA-Free, Phthalate-Free, Latex-Free |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Stool and fecal specimen transport for clinical microbiology and gastroenterology workflows requiring high-volume collection
- Body fluid aliquoting at reference laboratories where larger sub-fractions are required for downstream analysis
- Pre-loading with universal transport media (UTM), viral transport media (VTM), or other preservation solutions for pathogen stability during courier transit
- Large-volume urine sub-aliquots, including fractions from 24-hour collections
- Small-scale micro-extraction with organic solvents, taking full advantage of PPC's broad chemical compatibility
- Short-term specimen storage at 4 °C or on ice packs, where PPC clarity allows rapid visual inspection prior to processing
- Reference laboratory sub-aliquoting from primary tubes when a 10 mL scale is needed for high-volume analytical fractions
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline (pH 2–12) | Excellent |
| Methanol / acetonitrile (<100%) | Excellent |
| Formalin (10% NBF) | Excellent |
| Universal / viral transport media (UTM, VTM) | Excellent |
| Cell culture media | Excellent |
| DMSO (<10%) | Excellent |
| Density gradient media (Ficoll, Percoll) | Excellent |
| Dichloromethane / chloroform | Not Compatible — causes cracking; do not use |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are manufactured from FDA-compliant, BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free PPC resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer and ships from USA inventory, typically same business day for stocking items, with tiered pricing available for high-volume institutional and grant-funded accounts. Procurement teams building out a complete transport vial program can also source the companion 2.5 mL, 5.0 mL, and 7.0 mL PPC formats — all sharing the same sterile, unassembled screw-cap configuration — from the same supplier for consolidated ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these vials supplied sterile?
Yes — part number 222-3010-080 is supplied sterile. The vials and matching screw caps are packed unassembled in the same bag, so the internal surfaces remain protected until use.
What does "unassembled" mean for packaging and workflow?
Unassembled means the screw caps are not pre-threaded onto the vials at the time of packaging. Both components arrive in the same bag, and staff attach caps at the point of use — a common configuration for specimen transport vials that must be pre-labeled or pre-loaded with transport media before capping.
Why choose PPC over standard polypropylene for specimen transport?
Polypropylene copolymer (PPC) offers greater optical clarity than standard homopolymer PP, making it easier to visually inspect specimen volume, color, and turbidity before processing. PPC also maintains better flexibility at refrigerated and cold-chain temperatures, reducing the risk of cracking during iced transport.
Is the 10 mL format compatible with viral transport media (VTM) and UTM?
Yes — PPC is fully compatible with universal transport media, viral transport media, and other standard preservation solutions used in clinical microbiology and infectious disease workflows. The 10 mL capacity accommodates larger transport media volumes where analyte or pathogen stability requires more diluent than smaller vial formats provide.