Specimen transport between collection sites and processing labs is one of the highest-risk steps in the sample chain — containers that leak, open during transit, or fail to identify their contents create compliance failures, sample loss, and biohazard exposure. The Heathrow Scientific DuraPorter® Sample and Specimen Transport Container is built specifically to eliminate these failure points. Its polycarbonate construction is both translucent for content visibility and impact-resistant for real-world transport conditions, meeting OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 and UN3373 compliance requirements for biological substance transport.
The secure locking mechanism creates a waterproof, leak-proof seal that holds through the handling, stacking, and vibration of courier and inter-facility transport. The internal OneRack® compatibility accommodates 13mm, 16mm, and 20mm tubes without rattling or shifting in transit. Autoclavable for sterile applications. At 15 × 7.7 × 6.3 in and 2.92 lb, it's sized for courier bags and sample transport carts. Available in Clear/Blue, Red, and Yellow for color-coded workflow identification.
Features and Benefits
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 & UN3373 Compliant: Meets the federal OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard and UN3373 biological substance transport requirements — providing the regulatory compliance documentation that healthcare facilities, reference labs, and courier services require for specimen transport validation.
Waterproof, Leak-Proof Locking Seal: The secure locking mechanism creates a hermetic seal that prevents liquid specimen leakage during transport — critical for blood, urine, and other liquid biological samples where container failure creates both biohazard exposure and sample loss.
Translucent Polycarbonate — Content Visibility Without Opening: The transparent body allows staff to verify tube presence, check fill levels, and identify samples without breaking the sealed transport environment — reducing handling events and maintaining specimen integrity from collection point to processing lab.
OneRack® Compatible — Secure Tube Retention: Internal design accommodates Heathrow Scientific Half and Full Size OneRack® tube racks for 13mm, 16mm, and 20mm tubes — keeping specimens upright and stationary during transport rather than rattling loose inside the container.
Autoclavable Polycarbonate Construction: Withstands standard autoclave cycles for sterile applications — enabling decontamination between transport runs and supporting sterile specimen transport protocols in research and pharmaceutical settings.
Three Colors for System-Wide Workflow Identification: Clear/Blue, Red, and Yellow color options enable facility-wide color-coding of transport containers by sample type, priority level, or courier route — reducing misrouting errors and speeding triage at receiving labs.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 120052 (Clear/Blue), 120077 (Red), 120078 (Yellow) |
| Brand | Heathrow Scientific |
| Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 15 × 7.7 × 6.3 in (38 × 19.6 × 16 cm) |
| Weight | 2.92 lb |
| Closure | Secure locking — waterproof, leak-proof |
| Tube Compatibility | 13 mm, 16 mm, 20 mm (with OneRack® inserts) |
| Autoclavable | Yes |
| Compliance | OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030, UN3373 |
| Quantity | 1 Each |
| Country of Origin | China |
Laboratory Applications
Inter-Facility Specimen Transport: Transport blood, urine, and biological specimens between collection sites (clinics, hospitals, draw stations) and central processing or reference labs — the leak-proof seal and UN3373 compliance meet courier and transport service requirements.
Intra-Facility Transport & Chain of Custody: Move samples within a hospital or medical center between nursing floors, ERs, draw stations, and the central lab — the transparent body enables visual verification and the locking closure maintains sample security and chain of custody integrity.
Research Sample Transport with Sterility Requirements: Transport research specimens under sterile conditions — autoclave between uses and deploy in research environments where sample integrity and contamination prevention are critical for downstream analytical validity.
Color-Coded Priority & Routing Systems: Assign Red for STAT/priority specimens, Yellow for routine transport, and Clear/Blue for a specific lab or route — enabling rapid visual triage at receiving labs and reducing misrouting in high-volume clinical transport workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UN3373 compliance mean for the DuraPorter®?
UN3373 is the international standard for transporting biological substances (Category B) — covering packaging requirements for specimens that pose a limited risk of infection. The DuraPorter® meets these packaging standards, making it suitable for use in regulated specimen transport by courier services and between facilities. Always verify compliance with your facility's biosafety officer and applicable local regulations.
What tube racks fit inside the DuraPorter®?
The DuraPorter® is compatible with Heathrow Scientific Half Size and Full Size OneRack® tube racks, accommodating 13mm, 16mm, and 20mm tubes. The OneRack® inserts keep tubes upright and prevent shifting during transport.
How does the DuraPorter® differ from the DuraPorter® XL?
The standard DuraPorter® (120052/120077/120078) measures 15 × 7.7 × 6.3 in and is sized for tube rack transport between collection and processing locations. The DuraPorter® XL (120926/120927/120928) measures 16 × 16.25 × 7 in — a significantly larger tote designed for high-capacity transport of instruments, multiple racks, and larger sample volumes.
Is the DuraPorter® reusable?
Yes. The polycarbonate construction and autoclavable design are intended for repeated use with appropriate decontamination between transport runs. Follow your facility's disinfection protocols for surfaces that have contacted biological specimens.
Quality Assurance
Heathrow Scientific DuraPorter® containers are manufactured from polycarbonate under rigorous quality standards and validated for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 and UN3373 compliance. The locking closure mechanism is tested for waterproof and leak-proof performance under transport conditions.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
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