15 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with Orange Caps — Unassembled, 1000/Bag (240-3615-E60)
These 15 mL polypropylene transport vials arrive with orange caps and are supplied unassembled in a 1000/Bag flat-pack format, making them an economical, space-efficient choice for high-volume clinical specimen collection and laboratory transfer workflows. The orange cap enables immediate color-coded identification within multi-cap-color vial systems, while the polypropylene construction delivers broad chemical compatibility with biological specimens, transport media, and common clinical reagents. Supplied non-sterile and lot-numbered, these vials support traceability requirements in regulated laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3615-E60 |
| Product Type | Transport Vial |
| Volume | 15 mL |
| Cap Color | Orange |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Lot-Numbered | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Biological specimen transport and short-term storage in clinical microbiology and virology workflows
- Urine culture collection and transport at standard clinical specimen volumes
- Swab transport medium containment for bacterial and viral diagnostics
- Molecular specimen banking and viral transport medium aliquoting
- Reagent aliquoting and laboratory transfer in research and biotech settings
- Environmental specimen collection where a 15 mL capacity is required
- Color-coded batch or department designation in multi-cap-color vial systems using the orange cap for priority or specialized specimen types
- LIMS barcode scanning and specimen tracking workflows — the label-compatible vial surface accepts standard laboratory labels and direct printing
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 resin and are lot-numbered to support traceability requirements under CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 quality frameworks. The unassembled 1000/Bag flat-pack format minimizes storage footprint and shipping volume — an important advantage for high-throughput collection sites managing large vial inventories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for institutional, hospital, and grant-funded laboratory purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — the 15 mL polypropylene vials with orange caps are supplied non-sterile. For applications requiring a sterile container, a separately validated sterile vial format 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 configuration reduces shipping volume and storage space, and staff assemble the vials at the point of use prior to specimen collection.
Why choose an orange cap for specimen vials?
Orange provides high-visibility differentiation within multi-cap-color vial systems, making it easy to designate a specific specimen type, assay batch, or department at a glance — reducing sorting errors at intake and processing stations without additional labeling.
Are these vials compatible with LIMS and barcode scanning systems?
Yes — the smooth outer surface of the vial accepts standard laboratory labels and printed barcodes, supporting integration with LIMS specimen tracking and automated specimen processing systems used in clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and research settings.