15 mL Transport Vials with Blue Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled (240-3615-B80)
These 15 mL polypropylene copolymer transport vials are designed for biological specimen transport, short-term storage, and laboratory transfer across clinical and research settings. Supplied unassembled in a 1000/Bag flat-pack format, they arrive with blue caps that support color-coded specimen identification in multi-cap-color collection workflows. Part number 240-3615-B80 is a non-sterile, BPA-free vial manufactured with lot traceability to support regulated laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3615-B80 |
| Product Type | Transport Vial |
| Volume | 15 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| 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 microbiology and virology specimens
- Viral transport medium (VTM) aliquoting and respiratory specimen banking
- Molecular diagnostics specimen collection and short-term storage prior to PCR or nucleic acid extraction
- Reagent and buffer aliquoting for research and clinical chemistry workflows
- Environmental specimen collection where a 15 mL capacity vial is required
- Color-coded batch grouping by assay category, specimen type, or department using the blue cap designation
- LIMS-integrated workflows requiring label-compatible vial surfaces for barcode scanning and specimen tracking
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers and saline | Excellent |
| Biological specimens (urine, swabs, serum) | Excellent |
| Transport and viral transport media | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (<70%) | 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 copolymer resin with individual lot numbering to support traceability requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. The unassembled flat-pack format maximizes storage efficiency in high-volume specimen collection environments. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory, with volume and institutional pricing available for hospital systems, reference laboratories, and grant-funded research programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile and unassembled in 1000/Bag packaging. For workflows requiring sterile vials, please contact us to discuss sterile options within the Caplugs® Evergreen line.
What does "unassembled" mean for these vials?
Unassembled means the caps and vials are packaged separately within the bag rather than pre-capped. This flat-pack format reduces shipping volume and storage footprint, and the vials are assembled by the end user at the point of use — a common preference in high-throughput specimen collection settings.
Why are the caps blue, and can I get other cap colors?
The blue cap allows clinical and research laboratories to apply color-coded specimen identification schemes — distinguishing specimen type, collection batch, assay category, or originating department at a glance. Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are available in multiple cap colors; contact LabSupplies.com to inquire about additional color options for your facility's coding system.
Are these vials compatible with LIMS barcode scanning?
Yes — the vial surface is label-compatible and suitable for direct printed or adhesive barcode labels used in LIMS specimen tracking and automated scanning workflows.