{"product_id":"caplugs-221-3995-g80-sputocol-50ml-freestanding-collection-system","title":"50 mL Sputum Collection Systems, Freestanding, HDPE — 221-3995-G80 | 72\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSputocol™ 50 mL Freestanding Sputum Collection System — PPC Tube, HDPE Funnel \u0026amp; Base, 72\/Bag (221-3995-G80)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caplugs® Evergreen Sputocol™ is a complete, pre-assembled three-component sputum collection system supplied 72 units per bag. Each kit includes a 50 mL freestanding Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) centrifuge tube, a wide-mouth High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) funnel that guides patient expectoration directly into the tube without spillage, and an HDPE standing base that holds the assembly upright hands-free — enabling safe, unassisted patient self-collection in clinical, outpatient, and TB program settings. Individually packed and ready to deploy, part number 221-3995-G80 eliminates on-site assembly steps and supports chain-of-custody documentation requirements for regulated specimen collection protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e221-3995-G80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSputocol™ (Caplugs® Evergreen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Bottom Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreestanding Centrifuge Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunnel Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL PPC tube + wide-mouth HDPE funnel + HDPE standing base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly State\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-assembled, individually packed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA \/ Phthalates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA-free; 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The PPC tube body delivers the optical clarity needed for specimen volume verification and the chemical inertness demanded by sputum processing reagents used in regulated TB diagnostic programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered pricing available for high-volume clinical laboratories, hospital systems, and public health programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sputum collection systems sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the Sputocol™ 221-3995-G80 is supplied non-sterile. Each unit is individually packed for point-of-care deployment and chain-of-custody documentation, but sterile processing is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the system require any assembly before use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo assembly is required by clinical staff. 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