12/13 mm Snap Caps, Polyethylene, for Vacuum & Test Tubes — Lavender, 1000/Pack | Globe Scientific

12/13 mm Polyethylene Snap Caps for Vacuum and Test Tubes — Lavender, 1000/Pack

The Globe Scientific 12/13 mm Snap Cap is a press-fit polyethylene closure engineered to seal standard 12 mm and 13 mm vacuum tubes and test tubes. Its lavender color supports rapid visual sorting of specimen racks, while the flexible PE construction delivers a snug, leak-resistant fit for sample storage, transport, and aliquoting workflows.

Technical Specifications

Available Options

Applications

• Sealing 12 mm and 13 mm blood collection and vacuum tubes after draw
• Recapping test tubes for short-term specimen storage
• Color-coding lavender for hematology or EDTA-tube identification
• Aliquot tube closure in clinical and research labs
• Sample transport between bench and refrigerated storage
• Rack-based sorting and triage by cap color

Chemical Resistance

Quality & Procurement

labsupplies.com is an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Each pack 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 tube diameters do these caps fit?

These snap caps are sized for both 12 mm and 13 mm outer-diameter vacuum tubes and test tubes, covering the most common clinical and research tube formats.

Are these caps sterile?

No. The 113142 L caps are supplied non-sterile and are intended for general sample closure, storage, and transport rather than sterile applications.

How many caps come in a pack?

Each pack contains 1000 lavender polyethylene snap caps, and the listed price of $58.00 is per pack.

Can the lavender color be used for sample identification?

Yes. Lavender supports color-coded sorting at the rack level, helping technicians distinguish tube types or draw protocols at a glance.