Slide-Fix™ PAP Jar Green Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled (240-5420-G8K)
The Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP Jar is a polypropylene copolymer (PPC) specimen jar with a green cap, designed for Papanicolaou smear slide fixation and cytological specimen fixation in clinical cytopathology and women's health settings. Supplied non-sterile and unassembled in a 200/Bag format, these jars hold fixative solution for immediate slide immersion at the point of collection or in the processing laboratory. The green cap enables straightforward color-coded identification across a high-volume cytology program.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-5420-G8K |
| Product Type | PAP Jar (Slide-Fix™) |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Cap Color | Green |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 200/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Papanicolaou (PAP) smear slide fixation — jar holds fixative for immediate slide immersion at the collection site or bench
- Gynecological cytology specimen fixation in ob-gyn clinics and women's health settings
- Cytopathology laboratory workflows requiring color-coded, lot-traceable consumables
- Liquid-based cytology preparation protocols where slide immersion in ethanol or IPA-based fixatives is required
- High-volume cytology programs using CAP-, CLIA-, or ISO 15189-accredited quality systems that require lot-level traceability
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| 95% Ethanol fixative | Excellent |
| Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) | Excellent |
| Commercial cytology fixative formulations | Excellent |
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Good |
| Chlorinated solvents (chloroform, methylene chloride) | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents (xylene, toluene) | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Slide-Fix™ PAP Jars are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen from BPA-free polypropylene copolymer resin with lot-level quality controls that verify consistent jar geometry, secure cap retention, and fixative-compatible construction — supporting CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 accreditation documentation requirements. The unassembled 200/Bag format reduces shipping volume and is well suited to high-volume cytology supply contracts. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for institutional, hospital system, and reference laboratory accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these PAP jars sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile. PAP smear fixation workflows do not require sterile consumables, and the non-sterile designation is standard for this jar category across clinical cytopathology practice.
What fixatives are compatible with the polypropylene copolymer jar?
Polypropylene copolymer provides excellent resistance to 95% ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and commercial cytology fixative formulations. Chlorinated or aromatic solvents are not recommended for use with PPC labware.
Why are the caps green, and does cap color matter?
Green caps allow cytology staff to instantly identify the correct jar format by color in a multi-product lab environment, reducing selection errors in high-volume collection settings. Color coding is a widely used convention in cytopathology supply programs.
What does "unassembled" mean for these jars?
Unassembled means the caps and jar bodies are packaged separately and are not pre-threaded onto the jars. This reduces compressed shipping volume for bulk orders and is the standard supply format for high-volume cytology programs that assemble jars at the point of use or at a prep station.