Five-Slide Mailers — Polypropylene, Black, 25×75 mm Compatible, 100/Bag (240-3074-Z30)
These black polypropylene five-slide mailers are engineered to transport and mail up to five standard 25×75 mm laboratory glass slides simultaneously in a single rigid enclosure, making them ideal for complete panel submissions in anatomic pathology, cytology, and clinical diagnostics. Supplied non-sterile in 100/Bag bulk format, the black body color provides instant visual identification for color-coded panel management across departments and workflow stations. Part number 240-3074-Z30 supports lot-numbered traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-regulated environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3074-Z30 |
| Product Type | Five-Slide Mailer |
| Slide Capacity | 5 slides per mailer |
| Compatible Slide Format | 25 mm × 75 mm × 1 mm standard glass microscope slides |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Black |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| BPA / Phthalate Free | Yes |
| Lot Numbered | Yes |
| Pack Size | 100/Bag |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- H&E plus multi-special-stain panel transport — keep all related slides together in one mailer from prep through sign-out
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) marker panel submissions — five markers per case travel as a complete set
- Sequential biopsy level series — five consecutive sections from the same block shipped and received together
- Cytology case submissions requiring multiple prepared slides per specimen
- Hematology and clinical laboratory multi-slide shipments
- Proficiency testing panel distribution — 100/Bag bulk format supports high-volume survey programs
- Teleconsultation and remote second-opinion cases where the complete slide set must accompany the consultation request
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (ethanol, isopropanol) | Good — suitable for routine fixative residue contact |
| Formalin (10% neutral buffered) | Good — short-term incidental contact |
| Acetone / chloroform / xylene | Not recommended — prolonged contact may cause degradation |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen slide mailers are manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene resin and are lot-numbered to support traceability requirements under CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 accreditation programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What slide size do these mailers accept?
These mailers are designed for standard 25 mm × 75 mm × 1 mm laboratory glass microscope slides — the format used in the vast majority of histology, cytology, hematology, and IHC workflows.
Why choose black mailers over clear or other colors?
Black is commonly assigned within color-coded slide management systems to designate a specific panel type, case priority, organ system, or department. Using a dedicated color at the mailer level reduces misrouting errors from submission through pathologist review, particularly in high-volume or multi-department environments.
Are these mailers compatible with CAP and CLIA traceability requirements?
Yes — each lot is lot-numbered, which supports the specimen traceability documentation required in CAP- and CLIA-accredited laboratories as well as ISO 15189-certified facilities.
Are these slide mailers autoclavable?
Polypropylene is generally autoclavable, but these mailers are supplied non-sterile and are intended for slide transport and mailing rather than sterile processing. Consult your laboratory's SOP before placing any labware in an autoclave cycle.
