{"product_id":"transport-vials-15ml-blue-caps-pp-unassembled-2403615b60e1","title":"15 mL Vial Racks, PP, Blue — 240-3615-B60 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e15 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with Blue Caps — Unassembled, 1000\/Bag (240-3615-B60)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240-3615-B60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport Vial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene (PP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA-Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLot-Numbered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine culture collection and transport to the clinical microbiology laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwab transport medium containment for bacteriology and virology specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViral transport medium (VTM) aliquoting and respiratory specimen banking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolecular diagnostics specimen collection and nucleic acid banking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental specimen collection and short-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReagent and buffer aliquoting in research and bioprocessing workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded batch organization by specimen type, assay category, or department in high-throughput processing workstations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIMS-compatible direct vial labeling and barcode scanning for automated specimen tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers and saline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiological transport media (VTM, UTM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids and bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthanol (\u0026lt;70%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsopropanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (toluene, xylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these transport vials sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile. 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Staff apply the caps at the point of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these vials compatible with barcode scanners and LIMS systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the blue cap be used to distinguish specimen types or departments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the blue cap is designed to participate in multi-cap-color specimen identification schemes. 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