{"product_id":"transport-vials-15ml-caps-ppc-assembled-240361508ke1","title":"15 mL Vial Racks, PPC, Natural — 240-3615-08K | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e15 mL Transport Vials, Polypropylene Copolymer, Natural — Caplugs® Evergreen (240-3615-08K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 15 mL polypropylene copolymer (PPC) transport vials are designed for biological specimen transport, short-term storage, and laboratory transfer workflows across clinical and research settings. Supplied assembled and ready to use in 1000\/Bag format, they accommodate standard specimen volumes for urine culture, swab transport media, molecular banking, and more. The natural cap color supports multi-color coding systems, and the label-compatible surface integrates smoothly with LIMS barcode scanning and automated specimen processing.\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\u003e240-3615-08K\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 Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembled\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\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 in clinical microbiology laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwab transport medium containment for microbiology and virology workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolecular specimen banking and nucleic acid sample storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViral transport medium (VTM) handling in virology and infectious disease labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReagent and buffer aliquoting for research and clinical chemistry benches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental specimen collection in industrial hygiene and public health labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-aligned workflows requiring lot-traceable consumables\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\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\u003eAcetone \/ chloroform \/ aromatic solvents\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 produced from BPA-free polypropylene copolymer resin with lot-level quality controls that ensure consistent vial geometry, volume accuracy, and secure cap retention across every bag — supporting traceability requirements for CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 accredited laboratories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered pricing available for high-volume institutional and grant-funded accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these vials sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile in assembled 1000\/Bag format. 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