Slide-Fix™ PAP Jar & Five-Slide Mailer Racks — Blue Polystyrene, 20 Positions, 6/Bag (240-3516-B10)
These Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ racks are purpose-built to organize both PAP fixative jars and five-slide mailers at the bench, offering 20 positions per rack in a blue, polystyrene construction. Supplied non-sterile in a 6/Bag format, they are ideal for cytology and anatomic pathology departments that process high volumes of gynecological and non-gynecological cytology specimens. The blue color-coding allows multi-rack workstations to designate specimen batches, staining stages, or departmental priority at a glance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3516-B10 |
| Product Type | Slide-Fix™ PAP Jar & Five-Slide Mailer Rack |
| Positions | 20 |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | Blue |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Pack Size | 6/Bag |
| BPA / Phthalate Free | Yes |
| Lot Numbered | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Organizing Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP fixative jars during cytology slide preparation and fixation workflows
- Staging five-slide mailers for multi-slide panel transport and specimen tracking in anatomic pathology departments
- Color-coded rack identification for specimen batch management, staining stage designation, or departmental priority in multi-rack laboratory workstations
- High-volume PAP smear and gynecological cytology slide processing in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories — lot numbers on every bag support documentation requirements
- Dual-format organization of PAP jars and five-slide mailers within a single rack system to streamline cytopathology bench workflow
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Good |
| Dilute aqueous fixatives (e.g., formalin, CytoLyt) | Good — short-term surface contact |
| Ethanol >70% | Not recommended |
| Acetone / chlorinated solvents | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents (xylene, toluene) | Not recommended |
| Autoclave / heat sterilization | Not compatible |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these racks are produced under ISO-certified manufacturing and are BPA-free, phthalate-free, and lot-numbered for full traceability — supporting documentation requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for high-volume cytology and pathology departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these racks hold both PAP jars and five-slide mailers?
Yes — the Slide-Fix™ rack design accommodates both Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP fixative jars and five-slide mailers across its 20 positions, allowing cytology departments to manage both formats at a single workstation.
Are these racks sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile, which is standard for slide organization and transport racks used in cytology and anatomic pathology workflows.
Why does the color of the rack matter in a lab setting?
The blue color allows supervisors and technicians to quickly distinguish specimen batches, staining stages, or departmental assignments in multi-rack workstations without relying on written labels alone, reducing the risk of processing errors in high-volume cytology labs.
Do the bags include lot numbers for accreditation documentation?
Yes — every bag of part number 240-3516-B10 ships with a lot number, supporting the traceability records required by CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation standards.