Caplugs® Evergreen Histoware™ 20 mL Specimen Containers, Prefilled with 10 mL 10% Buffered Formalin, PPC, Natural, Green Cap, 25/Box
The Histoware™ 20 mL Specimen Containers arrive prefilled with 10 mL of 10% buffered formalin, ready for immediate tissue fixation at the bench or grossing station. Molded from natural PPC with a leak-resistant green cap, these containers streamline biopsy collection, histology workflows, and routine surgical specimen transport.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Prefilled Specimen Container |
| Volume/Size | 20 mL container, prefilled with 10 mL 10% buffered formalin |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC), Natural |
| Closure/Cap | Green screw cap |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Pack Size | 25/Box |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Immediate fixation of small biopsy and surgical tissue specimens
- Histology and anatomic pathology specimen submission
- Dermatology and GI endoscopy biopsy collection
- Routine specimen transport to grossing and processing labs
- Standardized 10% NBF fixation for downstream paraffin embedding
- Outpatient clinic and physician-office specimen handling
Quality & Procurement
labsupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from US inventory, with these containers Made in USA. Each box carries lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available — contact our procurement team for volume quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fixative do these containers come prefilled with?
Each 20 mL container is prefilled with 10 mL of 10% buffered formalin, leaving headroom for specimen displacement and proper fixative-to-tissue ratios.
Are these specimen containers sterile?
No. These are non-sterile containers intended for routine tissue fixation and transport, not for applications requiring sterility.
What material are the containers and caps made from?
The container body is molded from natural Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC), paired with a leak-resistant green screw cap for secure transport of formalin-fixed specimens.
How are they packaged and what is the pack size?
They ship 25/Box, prefilled and capped, ready for immediate use at the collection or grossing site.