15 mL Transport Vials with Green Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled (240-3615-G80)
These 15 mL polypropylene copolymer transport vials are designed for biological specimen transport, short-term storage, and laboratory transfer workflows across clinical and research settings. Supplied unassembled in a 1000/Bag flat-pack format, part number 240-3615-G80 features a green cap that supports color-coded specimen identification systems used in clinical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. The vials are non-sterile and BPA-free, with lot numbering to support traceability requirements in regulated laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3615-G80 |
| Product Type | Transport Vial |
| Volume | 15 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Cap Color | Green |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Lot Numbered | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Biological specimen transport for urine culture, swab transport medium, and viral transport medium
- Molecular specimen banking and PCR pre-analytical sample handling
- Clinical microbiology and virology specimen collection and short-term storage
- Reagent and buffer aliquoting in research and clinical laboratory workflows
- Environmental specimen collection where 15 mL capacity is required
- Color-coded specimen workflow organization using multi-cap-color transport vial management systems
- LIMS-integrated workflows requiring a label-compatible vial surface for barcode scanning
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers and saline | Excellent |
| Biological specimens (urine, swabs, serum) | Excellent |
| Transport media and viral transport medium | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Ethanol (<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 lot numbering to support traceability requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. The unassembled flat-pack format maximizes storage efficiency and reduces shipping volume for high-throughput specimen collection programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for hospitals, health systems, and institutional procurement teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — these vials are supplied non-sterile. For workflows requiring a sterile transport vessel, a separately sourced sterile product should be selected.
What does "unassembled" mean for these vials?
Unassembled means the caps and vial bodies are packed separately within the bag rather than pre-capped. This flat-pack format reduces storage footprint and shipping volume, which is particularly advantageous for high-volume clinical specimen collection programs.
Why are the caps green — does the color indicate a specific specimen type?
Green caps are commonly used in multi-cap-color transport vial systems to designate specific specimen categories, departments, or collection batches. The color facilitates quick visual identification at accessioning and throughout the specimen handling workflow. Confirm your laboratory's internal color-coding convention before adopting any single cap color across departments.
Are these vials compatible with LIMS barcode scanning?
Yes — the vial surface is label-compatible, supporting direct application of printed barcode labels for integration with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) used in clinical and research settings.