Slide-Fix™ PAP Jar Lavender Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, 1000/Bag (240-5400-L8K)
These Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jar caps are molded from Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) and supplied in lavender for color-coded identification of PAP smear fixation jars in cytopathology workflows. Offered non-sterile and unassembled in 1000/Bag quantities, part number 240-5400-L8K is well-suited to high-volume clinical cytology and women's health programs that require a reliable, chemically resistant cap for ethanol- and IPA-based fixative systems. The lavender color convention supports immediate visual differentiation at the point of collection and in the laboratory.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-5400-L8K |
| Product Line | Slide-Fix™ |
| Component Type | PAP Jar Cap |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Color | Lavender |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- PAP smear slide fixation — immediate slide immersion in ethanol- or IPA-based fixative at the point of collection
- Gynecological cytology specimen fixation in clinical and ob-gyn laboratory settings
- Cytopathology laboratory workflows requiring lot-traceable, color-coded jar caps
- Liquid-based cytology preparation protocols where a secure, fixative-resistant cap is required
- High-volume women's health and CAP/CLIA/ISO 15189-accredited cytology programs
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 | Excellent |
| Chlorinated solvents (e.g., chloroform) | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents (e.g., xylene) | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Slide-Fix™ PAP jar caps are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free Polypropylene Copolymer resin. Lot-level traceability supports accreditation requirements for CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 cytology laboratories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for institutional purchasing programs and high-volume cytopathology departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these caps supplied already assembled onto jars?
No — they are supplied unassembled in 1000/Bag format, which reduces shipping volume and is ideal for cytology programs that stage assembly at the point of collection or within the laboratory.
Are these caps compatible with 95% ethanol and other standard cytology fixatives?
Yes. Polypropylene Copolymer provides excellent resistance to ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and commercial cytology fixative formulations, making these caps well-suited to standard PAP smear fixation protocols.
Why are the caps lavender?
Lavender is a recognized color-coding convention in cytopathology that allows clinicians and laboratory staff to identify PAP fixation jars quickly and consistently at the point of collection, reducing the risk of mix-ups in multi-specimen workflows.
Do these caps support CAP or CLIA accreditation requirements?
Lot-level quality controls are applied during manufacturing, providing the traceability documentation that CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited cytology laboratories typically require for consumable qualification and audit purposes.