Caplugs® Evergreen 20 mL HDPE Screw-Cap Specimen Vials, Non-Sterile, Fuchsia, 1000/Bag
The Caplugs® Evergreen 20 mL HDPE specimen containers deliver rugged, leak-resistant sample storage for high-throughput labs. Each vial pairs a chemically robust high-density polyethylene body with a secure screw cap, making them ideal for specimen collection, bulk sample archiving, and color-coded workflow segregation. The fuchsia tint speeds visual sorting on busy benches and in cold storage.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Specimen Containers (Vials) |
| Volume/Size | 20 mL |
| Material | HDPE (high-density polyethylene) |
| Closure/Cap | Screw Cap |
| Color | Fuchsia |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Routine specimen and sample collection in clinical and research labs
- Bulk storage and archiving of solid or liquid samples
- Color-coded sample segregation by patient, study arm, or assay
- Environmental and agricultural field sample transport
- Reagent and aliquot storage on the bench or in cold rooms
- Educational and QC labs requiring economical, durable vials
Quality & Procurement
Order through labsupplies.com, an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from US inventory. These vials are Made in USA, and every bag carries lot numbers to support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited facilities. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available for high-volume and recurring procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these specimen vials sterile?
No. These 20 mL HDPE vials are supplied non-sterile, making them well suited to general sample storage, archiving, and applications where sterility is not required. For aseptic workflows, autoclave compatibility should be verified against your protocol.
What is the actual capacity of these vials?
The nominal capacity is 20 mL. The vial body also serves as a 30 mL centrifuge-tube-style format, giving useful headspace above the 20 mL fill line for mixing and labeling.
Why are the vials fuchsia colored?
Fuchsia HDPE supports rapid visual identification and color-coded sorting at the bench, in racks, and in cold storage. Color coding helps reduce mix-ups across patients, study groups, or assay types.
Can these HDPE vials be used in a centrifuge?
HDPE bodies tolerate routine low-to-moderate g-force spins typical of bench centrifuges. Confirm the maximum rated speed against your rotor and protocol, and balance loads carefully before each run.