Polypropylene Slide Mailers, 2- and 5-Slide Capacity, Flip-Top & Side-Flip Lids, 100/Box
The Globe Scientific Slide Mailer family protects standard 1" x 3" microscope slides during transport between collection sites, reference labs, and archives. Molded from durable polypropylene, these mailers suit histology slide shipping, cytology specimen referral, and routine pathology archiving where slide integrity matters.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Slide Mailer |
| Volume/Size (range across variants) | Holds 2 or 5 standard slides (1" x 3") |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Closure/Cap | Flip-top lid or side-flip lid |
| Graduation | Not applicable |
| Sterility | Non-sterile |
| Pack Size | 100/Box (513041B supplied as 10 Boxes/Unit) |
Available Options
| Option | SKU | Price (per pack) |
| Natural Side Flip Lid PP, for 5 Slides — Box of 100 | 513065-100 | $44.70 |
| Flip Top Blue, for 5 Slides — Box of 100 | 513061B | $43.40 |
| Natural Flip Top Lid PP, for 5 Slides — Box of 100 | 513055-100 | $44.70 |
| Blue, for 2 Slides — Box of 100 | 513042B | $57.50 |
| Blue, for 2 Slides — Case of 1000 | 513041B | $493.30 |
Applications
- Shipping histology and cytology slides to reference laboratories
- Inter-facility specimen referral and consult transport
- Protective archiving of stained and unstained slides
- Color-coded sorting of pathology cases by department or priority
- Mailing biopsy slides for second-opinion review
- Short-term bench storage of prepared microscope slides
Quality & Procurement
labsupplies.com is an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Each box and case carries lot numbers to support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available on request for volume orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What slide size do these mailers accommodate?
All variants are designed for standard 1" x 3" (25 x 75 mm) microscope slides. Choose 2-slide or 5-slide capacity depending on case volume per shipment.
What is the difference between flip-top and side-flip lid styles?
Flip-top lids hinge at the end of the mailer, while side-flip lids hinge along the long edge. Both secure slides for transport; selection is typically a matter of workflow preference and labeling orientation.
How is SKU 513041B packaged compared to a single box?
SKU 513041B is supplied as a full unit of 10 boxes, with 100 mailers per box, making it the bulk option for high-throughput reference labs. The per-pack price reflects the complete 10-box unit.
Are these slide mailers reusable?
The polypropylene construction is durable and the lids are designed to reseal, so mailers can be reused where lab protocols permit. Many facilities reserve them as single-use for specimen referral to avoid cross-contamination.