Slide-Sette Saver™ Microscope Slide & Paraffin Block Co-Storage Containers — Natural PP, 100/Bag (240-3800-U30)
The Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Sette Saver™ is a single-unit polypropylene container designed to store one microscope slide and its corresponding paraffin block together, preserving the slide-to-block association that anatomic pathology and histology laboratories depend on for specimen retrieval, case review, re-sectioning, and long-term archival. Supplied non-sterile in natural-color polypropylene at 100 containers per bag, part number 240-3800-U30 is a practical solution for surgical pathology, histology, and cytology workflows that require defensible specimen chain-of-custody.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3800-U30 |
| Product Type | Slide-Sette Saver™ Storage Container |
| Contents per Container | 1 Microscope Slide + 1 Paraffin Block |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Natural |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Pack Size | 100/Bag |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Anatomic pathology specimen archiving — maintains one-to-one slide-to-block association for the life of the case file
- Surgical pathology retrieval — single-unit containment reduces mismatch risk when pulling cases for re-sectioning or secondary review
- Histology and cytology case review — co-stored slide and block travel together, protecting specimen integrity during inter-departmental handling
- CAP- and CLIA-accredited laboratory archiving — natural PP construction is lot-numbered for traceability documentation requirements
- Multi-color departmental organization — natural color serves as a neutral baseline in facilities using color-coded storage systems across departments or case types
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (ethanol, isopropanol) | Good — suitable for histology storage environments |
| Standard clearing agents (xylene) | Limited — avoid prolonged direct contact |
| Acetone / chlorinated solvents | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Slide-Sette Saver™ containers are produced by Caplugs® Evergreen from BPA-free polypropylene resin under ISO 9001 quality management, with lot numbering to support the traceability requirements of CAP and CLIA accreditation programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for hospital systems, reference laboratories, and academic medical centers managing high-throughput pathology archiving needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-storing a slide and paraffin block together reduce errors?
Each container holds exactly one slide and its corresponding block as a matched pair. Because they are never separated during storage or retrieval, the risk of assigning a block to the wrong slide — a critical error in pathology re-sectioning and case review — is eliminated at the container level rather than relying solely on labeling protocols.
Are these containers compatible with CAP accreditation requirements for specimen archiving?
Yes. The polypropylene construction provides stable long-term storage, and the containers are lot-numbered to support the documentation and traceability requirements typical of CAP- and CLIA-accredited anatomic pathology programs. Laboratories should verify their specific accreditation requirements with their compliance officer.
Why is the color natural rather than a bright identification color?
Natural (clear/translucent) polypropylene serves as a neutral baseline that does not obscure slide labels and works as a starting point in multi-color departmental storage systems where each color designates a specific case type, department, or priority level.
Can these containers be autoclaved or cleaned with disinfectants between uses?
These are single-use storage containers supplied non-sterile; they are not intended for reprocessing or autoclaving. Polypropylene is generally autoclavable as a material, but reuse of pathology specimen containers is not a validated workflow and may compromise accreditation-compliant chain-of-custody documentation.