Slide-Sette Saver™ Microscope Slide & Paraffin Block Storage Containers — Pink PP, 100/Bag (240-3800-P30)
The Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Sette Saver™ is a single-unit polypropylene container designed to co-store one standard microscope slide (75 mm × 25 mm) and its corresponding paraffin block together, eliminating slide-to-block mismatch risk during retrieval and archiving. Supplied non-sterile in pink polypropylene at 100 containers per bag, these containers support color-coded case or department identification in anatomic pathology, histology, and surgical pathology workflows. Part number 240-3800-P30 is lot-numbered to support CAP and CLIA accreditation traceability requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3800-P30 |
| Product Type | Slide-Sette Saver™ Container |
| Contents per Container | 1 Microscope Slide + 1 Paraffin Block |
| Slide Dimensions (Standard) | 75 mm × 25 mm |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Pink |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Lot-Numbered | Yes |
| Pack Size | 100/Bag |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Anatomic pathology specimen archiving — co-storing a slide and its matching paraffin block in a single container preserves the association critical for long-term accreditation-compliant storage
- Surgical pathology case retrieval — single-unit containers ensure the correct block is immediately available when a case is pulled for review or re-sectioning
- Histology and cytology laboratory workflows — supports systematic storage and rapid retrieval of paired slide-block sets
- Color-coded departmental or case-type organization — pink containers can be assigned to a specific service line, priority tier, or department within a multi-color storage system
- CAP- and CLIA-accredited laboratory compliance — lot-numbering provides the traceability documentation required during laboratory inspections
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 exposure |
| Chloroform / chlorinated solvents | Not recommended |
| Formalin (10% neutral buffered) | Good — compatible with routine fixative contact |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Slide-Sette Saver™ containers are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen from BPA-free polypropylene resin and are lot-numbered to satisfy the specimen traceability requirements of CAP, CLIA, and other accrediting bodies. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer and ships from USA inventory, typically same business day for stocking items. Volume and institutional pricing is available for hospital systems, academic medical centers, and reference laboratories with high-throughput archiving needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-storing the slide and block together prevent mismatch errors?
Each container holds exactly one microscope slide and one paraffin block as a paired unit. Because the two items never leave the same container during storage or retrieval, there is no opportunity for the block to be associated with the wrong slide — a common failure point when slides and blocks are archived in separate drawers or trays.
Are these containers compatible with standard CAP/CLIA specimen archiving requirements?
Yes. The containers are lot-numbered to support the traceability documentation required during CAP and CLIA laboratory inspections, and polypropylene is a recognized material for long-term anatomic pathology specimen storage.
What slide size do these containers accommodate?
The Slide-Sette Saver™ is designed for standard microscope slides measuring 75 mm × 25 mm, which is the format used by the vast majority of clinical histology and surgical pathology laboratories.
Can pink containers be mixed with other Slide-Sette Saver™ colors in the same storage system?
Yes — the pink color is intended to support color-coded organization. Laboratories using multiple Slide-Sette Saver™ colors can assign pink to a specific department, case type, or priority tier, making visual identification fast and reducing retrieval errors in high-volume archives.