15 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with White Caps — Unassembled, 1000/Bag (240-3615-W60)
These 15 mL polypropylene transport vials are supplied with white caps in an unassembled, bulk format of 1000 per bag, making them a practical choice for high-volume clinical and research specimen collection workflows. The white cap provides a clean, neutral color-coding option for department, specimen type, or batch identification, while the 15 mL volume accommodates standard clinical specimen quantities including urine, swab transport media, and molecular specimens. Supplied non-sterile, these vials are well suited for workflows where downstream processing or the nature of the specimen does not require pre-sterilized consumables.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3615-W60 |
| Product Type | Transport Vial |
| Volume | 15 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap Color | White |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Format | Unassembled |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA-Free | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Urine culture collection and short-term specimen storage prior to laboratory analysis
- Swab transport medium containment for clinical microbiology and virology workflows
- Molecular specimen banking and viral transport medium aliquoting
- Reagent and buffer aliquoting for research and diagnostic laboratories
- Environmental specimen collection requiring a 15 mL containment format
- Secondary aliquot preparation and inter-department specimen transfer
- LIMS-integrated workflows requiring label-compatible vial surfaces and barcode scanning
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers and saline | Excellent |
| Biological specimens (urine, swabs, serum) | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (ethanol, isopropanol <70%) | Good — short-term contact |
| Transport media and viral transport media | Excellent |
| 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 supplied with lot-level traceability to support quality documentation requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. The unassembled 1000/Bag format enables compact flat-pack storage and reduces shipping volume, offering a cost-efficient solution for high-throughput specimen collection programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory, with tiered pricing available for institutional, hospital, and grant-funded purchasing programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — these vials are supplied non-sterile. They are appropriate for specimen collection and transport workflows where sterility is not a requirement, or where the downstream assay or processing step does not mandate a pre-sterilized container.
What does "unassembled" mean for these vials?
Unassembled means the caps and vials are packaged separately within the bag rather than pre-capped. This flat-pack format saves storage space and allows laboratory staff to assemble vials at the point of use, which is standard practice for high-volume clinical collection programs.
Why choose white caps over other cap colors?
White provides a high-contrast, neutral background that maximizes label and printed barcode visibility. In multi-department or multi-analyte programs that use cap color to distinguish specimen type, batch, or collection area, white is a common choice for general-purpose or secondary aliquot workflows.
Are these vials compatible with LIMS barcode scanning and automated specimen processing?
Yes — the smooth, label-compatible outer surface of the vial accepts printed and adhesive labels, supporting barcode scanning and LIMS specimen tracking in clinical microbiology, virology, molecular diagnostics, and environmental laboratory settings.