15 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with Fuchsia Caps — Unassembled, 1000/Bag (240-3615-K60)
These 15 mL polypropylene transport vials from Caplugs® Evergreen are designed for biological specimen transport, short-term storage, and laboratory transfer workflows in clinical and research settings. Supplied unassembled in 1000/Bag format, they feature a vivid fuchsia cap for color-coded specimen identification and are manufactured from BPA-free polypropylene for broad chemical compatibility with biological specimens, transport media, and common clinical reagents. Part number 240-3615-K60 ships non-sterile and lot-numbered to support traceability requirements in regulated laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3615-K60 |
| Product Type | Transport Vial |
| Volume | 15 mL |
| Cap Color | Fuchsia |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Lot Numbered | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Urine culture specimen collection and transport to clinical microbiology
- Swab transport medium containment and virology specimen handling
- Molecular specimen banking and PCR pre-analytical sample storage
- Viral transport medium (VTM) aliquoting and environmental specimen collection
- Reagent aliquoting and buffer storage in research and biotech workflows
- Color-coded specimen routing by department, assay batch, or specimen type using the distinctive fuchsia cap
- LIMS-integrated workflows requiring barcode-scannable, label-compatible vial surfaces
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 |
| Ethanol (<70%) | Good — short-term contact |
| Acetone / chlorinated solvents | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are produced from BPA-free polypropylene resin and are lot-numbered to support audit and traceability requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-regulated laboratories. The unassembled flat-pack format optimizes storage footprint and reduces shipping volume, making high-volume procurement straightforward for clinical labs and health systems. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer and ships from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for institutional, hospital, and grant-funded accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile. For applications requiring sterile vials, a separately specified sterile product should be selected. Non-sterile vials are appropriate for the majority of clinical transport and research aliquoting workflows where downstream processing (e.g., culture, extraction, or PCR) does not require a sterile container.
What does "unassembled" mean for this product?
Unassembled means the vial bodies and fuchsia caps are packed separately within the bag rather than pre-capped. This flat-pack format reduces shipping volume and storage footprint — staff assemble the caps onto vials at point of use, which is standard practice in high-throughput specimen collection workflows.
Why choose a fuchsia-capped vial instead of a more common color?
The high-contrast fuchsia cap provides a visually distinctive option in multi-color specimen collection systems, making it easy to designate a specific specimen type, assay batch, or department at a glance and reducing mis-routing errors at busy collection stations or processing benches.
Are these vials compatible with barcode labels and LIMS scanning?
Yes — the smooth polypropylene vial surface accepts standard adhesive labels and is compatible with barcode scanning systems used in laboratory information management (LIMS) environments for specimen tracking and chain-of-custody documentation.