15 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with Green Caps — Unassembled, 1000/Bag (240-3615-G60)
These 15 mL polypropylene transport vials ship unassembled in 1000/Bag format, making them a practical, cost-efficient choice for high-volume clinical specimen collection, short-term storage, and laboratory transfer workflows. Each vial features a green cap for color-coded specimen identification across multi-department or multi-specimen-type management systems. Supplied non-sterile, they are well suited to applications where sterilization is not required and bulk throughput is the priority.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3615-G60 |
| Product Type | Transport Vial |
| Volume | 15 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap Color | Green |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Urine culture collection and transport in clinical microbiology and urinalysis workflows
- Swab transport medium containment for respiratory, wound, and STI specimens
- Viral transport medium (VTM) aliquoting and molecular specimen banking
- Reagent and buffer aliquoting in research and biotech environments
- Environmental specimen collection requiring a standard 15 mL containment format
- Color-coded specimen organization — green cap designation supports department- or specimen-type-specific sorting across clinical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics
- LIMS-integrated workflows requiring a label-compatible vial surface for barcode scanning and automated specimen tracking
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers and saline | Excellent |
| Biological specimens (urine, swabs, serum) | Excellent |
| Transport and viral 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 traceability requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. The unassembled flat-pack format reduces storage footprint and shipping volume, an important consideration when ordering in the quantities that high-throughput clinical and research labs demand. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for institutional, hospital, and grant-funded procurement programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — part number 240-3615-G60 is supplied non-sterile. They are intended for applications where pre-sterilization is not required, such as specimen transport with a separate sterile collection device or reagent aliquoting workflows.
What does "unassembled" mean for these vials?
Unassembled means the vials and green caps are packaged separately in the bag and must be assembled before use. This flat-pack format reduces shipping volume and storage space compared to pre-assembled vials, which is particularly advantageous when purchasing in 1000-count quantities.
What is the green cap used to indicate?
Green caps are commonly used in multi-cap-color transport vial systems to designate a specific specimen type, department, or processing category — for example, distinguishing chemistry or heparin-type specimens from other collection types. The specific color-coding convention is determined by your laboratory's internal workflow.
Are these vials compatible with LIMS barcode scanning systems?
Yes — the vial surface is label-compatible and suitable for standard barcode and LIMS specimen-tracking labels used in automated clinical specimen processing environments.