10 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with Yellow Screw Caps — ACD Blood Bank & Molecular Diagnostics (240-3010-Y60)
These 10 mL polypropylene transport vials are paired with yellow screw caps following the CLSI H3 color convention for ACD (Acid Citrate Dextrose) applications, making them a reliable standard for blood bank, DNA studies, and HLA typing workflows. Supplied 1,000 vials and 1,000 caps unassembled per bag, the format gives laboratories full flexibility to pre-label tubes before assembly or cap at point of collection. The natural tube body allows direct visual assessment of sample volume and clarity throughout the pre-analytical chain.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3010-Y60 |
| Volume | 10 mL |
| Tube Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Tube Color | Natural |
| Cap Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap Color | Yellow |
| Cap Type | Threaded Screw Cap |
| Cap Color Convention | ACD (Acid Citrate Dextrose) — CLSI H3 |
| Assembly State | Unassembled (1,000 vials + 1,000 caps per bag) |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Pack Size | 1,000/Bag |
| BPA / Phthalates | BPA-free; no phthalate plasticizers |
| Country of Origin | USA (California) |
Applications
- Blood bank & transfusion medicine: EDTA whole blood, plasma, and serum aliquots routed by yellow cap color per CLSI H3 convention — no secondary labeling required for ACD-tube identification
- DNA studies & HLA typing: EDTA-stabilized whole blood transport for genomic extraction; polypropylene is compatible with standard molecular preservatives
- Clinical chemistry outreach programs: Serum and plasma for volume-intensive chemistry panels, where the 10 mL format provides sufficient volume for primary analysis and archive retention in a single vessel
- Toxicology & chain-of-custody transport: Urine and serum specimens where a positive-sealing threaded cap is required for leak-free transport
- Biorepository & biobank aliquoting: Long-term frozen storage at −20 °C; polypropylene maintains integrity through freeze-thaw cycles
- Microbiology & viral transport: Compatible with standard transport media and preservatives used in clinical microbiology workflows
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent |
| EDTA, citrate, ACD, standard anticoagulants | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (<70%) | Good — short-term contact |
| Autoclave (121 °C) | Compatible |
| Frozen storage (−20 °C) | Compatible |
| Acetone / chloroform / chlorinated solvents | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA at Caplugs® Evergreen's California facility, these vials are molded from virgin, BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene resin under ISO 9001 quality management. The unassembled bag format consolidates tube and cap procurement into a single line item, simplifying both purchasing and inventory management. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, and grant-funded research programs that require recurring high-volume supply of part number 240-3010-Y60.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are these vials supplied unassembled?
Shipping vials and caps separately in the same bag allows laboratories to pre-label tube bodies before capping — a common workflow in outreach programs and biobanks — and eliminates cap removal during receiving and accessioning steps.
Are these vials sterile?
No — these vials are supplied non-sterile. They are intended for specimen transport and aliquoting workflows that do not require sterility, such as blood bank, molecular diagnostics, and biorepository applications.
What does the yellow cap indicate, and is the color standardized?
Yellow is the CLSI H3 color convention for ACD (Acid Citrate Dextrose) tubes, commonly used in blood bank and DNA studies. Some lab SOPs also associate yellow with ACD-B or SST serum separator collections, so confirm your facility's internal color-coding policy before deploying these vials.
Can these vials be autoclaved or frozen?
Yes — polypropylene is compatible with standard autoclave cycles at 121 °C and maintains structural integrity during frozen storage at −20 °C, making these vials suitable for decontamination of discarded specimens and for biorepository freeze-thaw workflows.