15 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with Blue Caps — Unassembled, 1000/Bag (240-3615-B60)
These 15 mL polypropylene transport vials, supplied with blue caps and packaged unassembled 1000/Bag, are a reliable, cost-effective solution for biological specimen transport and short-term storage in clinical and research settings. The blue cap supports color-coded specimen identification across multi-cap-color collection and processing workflows, while the polypropylene construction delivers broad chemical compatibility with biological specimens, transport media, and common laboratory buffers. Supplied non-sterile and lot-numbered, these vials are well suited to high-throughput clinical laboratories operating under CAP, CLIA, or ISO 15189 quality frameworks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3615-B60 |
| Product Type | Transport Vial |
| Volume | 15 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap Color | Blue |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Lot-Numbered | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Urine culture collection and transport to the clinical microbiology laboratory
- Swab transport medium containment for bacteriology and virology specimens
- Viral transport medium (VTM) aliquoting and respiratory specimen banking
- Molecular diagnostics specimen collection and nucleic acid banking
- Environmental specimen collection and short-term storage
- Reagent and buffer aliquoting in research and bioprocessing workflows
- Color-coded batch organization by specimen type, assay category, or department in high-throughput processing workstations
- LIMS-compatible direct vial labeling and barcode scanning for automated specimen tracking
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers and saline | Excellent |
| Biological transport media (VTM, UTM) | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Ethanol (<70%) | Good — short-term contact |
| Isopropanol | Good — short-term contact |
| Chlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM) | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents (toluene, xylene) | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are manufactured from BPA-free polypropylene resin and supplied with lot numbers to support traceability requirements under CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 accreditation. The unassembled flat-pack format reduces storage footprint and shipping volume, making the 1000/Bag configuration practical for stockroom management in high-volume specimen collection environments. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer and ships from USA inventory, with institutional and volume pricing available for hospitals, reference laboratories, and research organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile. For applications that require sterile vials, such as certain microbiological cultures, verify your protocol requirements before use or select a sterile-certified alternative.
What does "unassembled" mean for these vials?
Unassembled means the vials and blue caps are shipped as separate components in a flat-pack bag rather than pre-capped. This reduces storage volume and shipping weight, which is advantageous for high-volume procurement. Staff apply the caps at the point of use.
Are these vials compatible with barcode scanners and LIMS systems?
Yes — the smooth exterior surface accepts standard laboratory labels, enabling direct vial labeling and barcode scanning for integration with LIMS specimen tracking and automated specimen processing systems.
Can the blue cap be used to distinguish specimen types or departments?
Yes — the blue cap is designed to participate in multi-cap-color specimen identification schemes. Many clinical laboratories assign specific cap colors to specimen categories, collection departments, or assay batches, and the blue cap on part number 240-3615-B60 supports that workflow out of the box.