Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP Jars, Natural PPC with Blue Caps, Prefilled with 95% Ethyl Alcohol, 25/Box
The Slide-Fix™ PAP Jars are leakproof natural polypropylene copolymer (PPC) containers prefilled with 95% ethyl alcohol, engineered for immediate cytology slide fixation, Pap smear preservation, and secure specimen transport to the lab. Blue caps provide a positive slide-fix seal that keeps fixative contained during handling and shipping.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Slide-Fix™ PAP Jar, prefilled with 95% ethyl alcohol |
| Volume/Size | Single-slide PAP jar format |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC), Natural |
| Closure/Cap | Blue Slide-Fix™ screw cap |
| Prefill | 95% Ethyl Alcohol |
| Sterility | Non-sterile |
| Pack Size | 25/Box |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Immediate wet fixation of gynecologic (Pap) cytology slides at the point of collection
- Preservation of non-gynecologic cytology smears in 95% ethanol
- Secure transport of fixed slides from clinic to cytopathology lab
- Slide staging for Pap stain and routine cytologic screening
- Standardized fixative delivery to reduce drying artifact
- Single-slide handling in high-volume women's health and screening programs
Quality & Procurement
labsupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from US inventory. These PAP jars are Made in USA, and every box carries lot numbers to support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available for screening programs and reference labs ordering at volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fixative are these PAP jars prefilled with?
Each jar arrives prefilled with 95% ethyl alcohol, the standard wet-fixation medium for Pap and cytology slides, eliminating manual fixative dispensing at the point of collection.
What is the jar and cap made of?
The jar body is natural polypropylene copolymer (PPC) for clarity and durability; the closure is a blue Slide-Fix™ cap that secures the slide and contains the alcohol during transport.
How many jars are in a pack?
This product is sold as 25/Box. Pricing shown is per box of 25 prefilled jars.
Are these jars sterile?
No. Slide-Fix™ PAP jars are supplied non-sterile, which is appropriate for cytology slide fixation and transport applications.