90-Position 13 mm Test Tube Rack — Polypropylene Copolymer, Red, Unassembled (240-3200-R8SI)
These Caplugs® Evergreen 13 mm test tube racks provide 90 tube positions in a color-coded red polypropylene copolymer (PPC) construction, designed for high-density tube organization across clinical, research, and industrial laboratory workstations. Supplied as individual units in unassembled format, they ship and store compactly and assemble quickly for immediate use. Part number 240-3200-R8SI is non-sterile and BPA-free, with lot numbering to support traceability requirements in regulated laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3200-R8SI |
| Product Type | Test Tube Rack |
| Tube Size | 13 mm |
| Number of Positions | 90 |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Color | Red |
| Format | Individual, Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1 rack/unit |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| BPA / Phthalate Free | Yes |
| Lot Numbered | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Clinical chemistry: organizing 13 mm sample tubes during batched assay runs and incubation steps
- Hematology and microbiology: stable, high-density tube holding during processing and instrument loading
- Blood bank and specimen management: color-coded red racks support visual triage of STAT or priority specimens to reduce processing errors
- Research laboratories: culture tube organization during cell or microbial incubation workflows
- Industrial quality control: tube staging and sample tracking on high-throughput benchtops
- Regulated environments (CAP, CLIA, ISO 15189): lot traceability supports documentation and quality audit requirements
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers and saline | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (ethanol, isopropanol) | Good — suitable for routine surface disinfection |
| Common laboratory disinfectants | Good |
| Autoclave sterilization | Compatible — polypropylene copolymer withstands standard autoclave cycles |
| Chlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM) | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents (toluene, xylene) | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen racks are manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene copolymer resin with lot numbering for full traceability — a requirement in CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified, and ISO 15189 laboratory environments. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory, with individual-unit purchasing available so laboratories can order exactly the quantity needed without overstocking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these racks be autoclaved for reuse?
Yes — polypropylene copolymer is autoclave-compatible, making these racks suitable for repeated sterilization cycles in reusable rack programs. Allow the rack to cool completely before reloading tubes.
What does "unassembled" mean, and how difficult is assembly?
The rack ships flat or in knocked-down form to reduce shipping volume and storage footprint. Assembly requires no tools and takes only moments; the format also allows the rack to be disassembled for compact storage or transport when not in use.
Why choose a red rack specifically?
Red is widely used in clinical and research labs as a visual cue for STAT, priority, or categorically distinct specimen sets. Color-coding racks by assay type, urgency, or department reduces the risk of sample mix-ups in busy multi-rack workstations.
Are these racks lot-numbered for regulated laboratory documentation?
Yes — each rack carries a lot number to support traceability requirements in CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 environments where documentation of consumable lots is part of the quality management system.