10 mL Screw-Cap Transport Vials, Polypropylene, Natural — Caps Sold Separately (240-3010-03K)
These 10 mL polypropylene transport vials are supplied without caps — the most flexible procurement format for laboratories that source caps separately for custom color-coding or independent inventory management. Manufactured from virgin polypropylene, they offer broad chemical inertness across standard clinical preservatives, autoclave compatibility at 121 °C, and a natural semi-translucent finish that allows direct visual sample assessment without opening. The precision-threaded neck pairs with the 300-3010 HDPE screw cap family, available in nine colors, to build a fully color-coded specimen workflow.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3010-03K |
| Volume | 10 mL |
| Tube Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Tube Color | Natural (semi-translucent) |
| Cap Included | No — pair with 300-3010 HDPE screw caps (9 colors, 1,000/Bag) |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Pack Size | 1,000/Bag |
| Autoclave Compatibility | 121 °C / 15 psi |
| Temperature Range | −20 °C to +121 °C |
| BPA / Phthalates | BPA-free; no phthalate plasticizers |
| Country of Origin | USA (California) |
Applications
- Blood bank / transfusion medicine: EDTA whole blood, plasma, and serum aliquots; cap color can follow CLSI H3 color convention when paired with 300-3010 caps
- Clinical chemistry outreach: Serum, plasma, and CSF for chemistry panels — the 10 mL volume accommodates volume-intensive panels and reflex testing without a second tube
- Molecular diagnostics: EDTA-stabilized DNA/RNA transport; PP is compatible with standard molecular preservatives
- Toxicology / drug screening: Urine and serum chain-of-custody transport; screw closure supports leak-free IATA P650-compliant packaging
- Microbiology: Viral transport media and culture supernatants; PP is inert to standard VTM and culture media formulations
- Biobank / biorepository: Long-term aliquot archiving at −20 °C; PP maintains dimensional stability through freeze-thaw cycles
- Forensics / chain of custody: Evidence and toxicology specimens where color-coded caps support documentation and routing protocols
Compatibility
The precision-threaded neck on these vials is matched to the Caplugs® Evergreen 300-3010 HDPE screw cap family, which is available in nine colors at 1,000 caps per bag. Procuring vials and caps as separate line items lets procurement teams implement any color-coding scheme — or rotate cap colors as routing protocols change — without replacing vial inventory. Pre-assembled vial-and-cap combinations are also available in lavender, red, and yellow cap options for labs that prefer a single part number per color.
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers, saline, water | Excellent |
| EDTA, citrate, ACD (clinical anticoagulants) | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Ethanol (≤70%) | Good — short-term contact acceptable |
| Standard viral transport media (VTM) | Excellent |
| Acetone / chloroform / aromatic solvents | Not recommended |
| Autoclaving (121 °C / 15 psi) | Compatible — decontamination and disposal use |
| Frozen storage (−20 °C) | Compatible |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA (California), these Caplugs® Evergreen vials are produced from virgin, BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene under ISO 9001 quality management. The cap-free format — part number 240-3010-03K — delivers the lowest per-vial cost in the 10 mL transport vial range and is ideal for high-volume clinical labs, hospital systems, and reference laboratories that manage cap and vial inventory independently. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer and ships from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for institutional, GPO, and grant-funded accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are these vials sold without caps?
Many clinical and reference laboratories assign cap colors to specimen types, departments, or routing destinations. Purchasing vials and caps as separate SKUs lets you mix and match any of the nine available 300-3010 cap colors without carrying multiple pre-assembled SKUs — and lets you reorder whichever component runs low independently.
Which caps fit these vials?
The threaded neck is matched to the Caplugs® Evergreen 300-3010 HDPE screw cap family. That cap line is available in nine colors, sold in 1,000-count bags. If you prefer a pre-assembled option, lavender, red, and yellow cap combinations are also available as separate part numbers.
Can these vials be autoclaved for decontamination before disposal?
Yes. Polypropylene is autoclave-compatible at 121 °C / 15 psi, making these vials suitable for standard decontamination and waste disposal workflows in clinical and research settings.
Are these vials suitable for frozen specimen storage?
Yes. The polypropylene construction maintains dimensional stability down to −20 °C, making them appropriate for biorepository and biobank archiving applications through typical freeze-thaw cycles.