Caplugs® Evergreen
10–15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, Screw Caps, HDPE, Natural — 222-3615-08KE3 | 1000/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen
10–15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, Screw Caps, HDPE, Natural — 222-3615-08KE3 | 1000/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen
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Quick Reference
| Part Number | 222-3615-08K |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 15 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap | Caps not included — order separately |
| Primary Use | 15 mL specimen transport and short-term storage |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Price | $196.18/Bag ($0.1962/vial) |
Technical Narrative
The Caplugs® Evergreen 222-3615-08K is a 15 mL PPC Sterile Transport Vial, 1000/Bag. The 15 mL format is the largest in the sterile transport vial series — suited to high-volume specimen collection and transport requiring the capacity of a 15 mL centrifuge tube in a dedicated transport vial format with a sterile screw cap closure. Applications include stool specimen collection with transport media, urine collection for 24-hour creatinine and protein testing, and large-volume body fluid aliquots. This 1000/Bag bulk format does not specify caps in the description — confirm cap inclusion with Caplugs before ordering, or pair with 222-3010-02N HDPE natural caps.
Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC): optical clarity for visual specimen inspection, full organic solvent and transport media compatibility, cold-temperature flexibility. BPA-free, phthalate-free,
Procurement economics: $196.18/Bag, $0.1962/vial. Siblings: 222-3615-080 (15 mL PPC 25/Bag Unassembled); 222-3005-08K (5 mL PPC 1000/Bag). LabSupplies.com ships from USA inventory, typically same business day.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 222-3615-08K |
|---|---|
| Caplugs Item # | 222-3615-08KE3 |
| Capacity | 15 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Color | Natural |
| Cap | Not included in this SKU — confirm with Caplugs or order 222-3010-02N |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| Application | 15 mL specimen transport, large-volume body fluid, stool/urine collection |
| BPA / Phthalate | BPA-Free, Phthalate-Free, Latex-Free |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | $196.18/Bag ($0.1962/vial) |
15 mL PPC Transport Vial Applications
The 222-3615-08K is compatible with the following specimen transport workflows.
| Application | Setting / Configuration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stool/fecal specimen collection | Collection vial with transport media, 15 mL | Largest transport vial; fits high-volume fecal collection devices |
| 24-hour urine collection | Sub-aliquot from 24-hr collection jug | 15 mL for urine protein, creatinine, electrolyte sub-aliquots |
| Large body fluid transport | Pleural, ascitic, synovial fluid | 15 mL capacity for large effusion aliquots |
| Stool culture transport | Enteric pathogen culture, anaerobic transport | PPC: compatible with Cary-Blair and other enteric transport media |
| Molecular diagnostic specimen | NAAT/PCR pre-transport collection | PPC: full methanol compatibility for extraction workflows |
| Bulk reagent transport | Lab-to-lab reagent/media transfer, 15 mL | Sterile; screw cap for secure transport |
| Reference lab aliquoting | Sub-aliquot from primary 15 mL tube | Same size as standard 15 mL conical — matching tube format |
Chemical Resistance — Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC)
Compatibility reference for PPC at typical laboratory conditions.
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent | PPC inert across pH 2–12. |
| Transport media (Cary-Blair) | Excellent | PPC compatible with standard enteric transport media. |
| UTM / VTM | Excellent | PPC compatible with viral/universal transport media. |
| Methanol / acetonitrile | Excellent | Full organic solvent compatibility. |
| Boric acid (urine preservative) | Excellent | PPC compatible with standard urine preservatives. |
| Formalin (10%) | Excellent | PPC: full fixative compatibility. |
| Cold storage / ice pack | Excellent | PPC: cold-temp flexibility. |
| Dichloromethane / chloroform | Not Compatible | Causes cracking; do not use. |
Clinical & Research Laboratory Applications
Caplugs® Evergreen 15 mL PPC sterile transport vials complete the Caplugs Evergreen transport vial size series (2.5 mL through 15 mL), serving clinical microbiology, gastroenterology, and reference laboratory specimen transport programs requiring the largest standard transport vial format. The 15 mL format is specified for stool specimen collection kits where Cary-Blair, Amies, or formalin/PVA enteric transport media requires a 10–15 mL container — the 15 mL vial provides compatible volume with the tube. Reference laboratories collecting 24-hour urine specimens use 15 mL vials for sub-aliquoting from the primary collection jug for creatinine, protein, electrolyte, and drug monitoring panels, where the 15 mL sub-aliquot matches the standard 15 mL conical tube used in downstream centrifugation. The 1000/Bag bulk format (222-3615-08K) provides per-vial economics for high-throughput labs — confirm cap inclusion with Caplugs or pair with 222-3010-02N caps before ordering.
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 222-3615-08K 15 mL transport vials sterile?
Yes. Sterile — bag-packed as specified.
What is the largest size in the Caplugs Evergreen transport vial series?
15 mL (222-3615-080 / 222-3615-08K) is the largest. The full size range: 2.5 mL PPC, 5.0 mL HDPE, 5.0 mL PPC (25/Bag and 1000/Bag), 7.0 mL PPC, 10 mL PPC, 15 mL PPC (25/Bag and 1000/Bag). All sterile.
Does the 1000/Bag format (222-3615-08K) include caps?
The 1000/Bag description omits 'with Natural Caps' — confirm cap inclusion with Caplugs before ordering. If caps are separate, pair with 222-3010-02N HDPE natural screw caps (1000/Bag) for a matching supply.
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