Slide-Sette Saver™ Microscope Slide & Paraffin Block Co-Storage Containers — Natural PP, 100/Bag
The Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Sette Saver™ is a single-unit polypropylene container designed to store one standard microscope slide (75 mm × 25 mm) and its corresponding paraffin block together, eliminating the slide-to-block mismatch risk that threatens specimen integrity during retrieval and archival. Supplied non-sterile in natural polypropylene and packaged 100/Bag, these containers are purpose-built for anatomic pathology, surgical pathology, and clinical histology laboratories that require reliable long-term co-storage of slides and tissue blocks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3800-030 |
| Product Type | Slide-Sette Saver™ Co-Storage Container |
| Contents per Container | 1 Microscope Slide + 1 Paraffin Block |
| Slide Dimensions Supported | 75 mm × 25 mm (standard) |
| 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 slide-to-block association for the full retention period required under CAP and CLIA accreditation standards
- Surgical pathology case storage and retrieval — single-unit container keeps the tissue block and its corresponding stained slide together for fast, accurate case pull
- Histology laboratory case review and re-sectioning — co-storage ensures the correct block is immediately available when additional sections are requested
- Cytology and clinical histology workflows — natural polypropylene construction supports color-coded department or case-type filing systems
- Long-term specimen archiving — polypropylene durability protects slides and blocks through extended storage without off-gassing that could compromise tissue
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (ethanol, isopropanol) | Good — short-term contact |
| Xylene / toluene (aromatic solvents) | Not recommended for prolonged contact |
| Chlorinated solvents (chloroform) | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Slide-Sette Saver™ containers are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen from BPA-free polypropylene resin under ISO 9001 quality management. Lot numbering supports traceability requirements for CAP- and CLIA-accredited anatomic pathology programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer stocking these containers in USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for hospital systems, reference laboratories, and academic medical centers managing high-throughput archiving programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will one container hold both a standard slide and a paraffin block at the same time?
Yes — each container is designed to co-store a single 75 mm × 25 mm microscope slide together with its corresponding paraffin block in one unit, keeping the slide-to-block pair physically associated throughout storage and retrieval.
Are these containers suitable for long-term CAP-compliant specimen archiving?
The polypropylene construction and lot numbering make them appropriate for long-term anatomic pathology archiving workflows. Laboratories should verify compliance with their specific accreditation body's current retention and storage requirements.
Can the natural color be used in a color-coded filing system?
Yes — the neutral natural PP color is well suited as one tier in a multi-color co-storage system, allowing departments to assign colors by case type, year, or service line for fast visual identification during retrieval.
Are these containers sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile, which is standard for post-processing anatomic pathology archiving containers where sterility is not a workflow requirement.