{"product_id":"transport-vials-5-0ml-blue-caps-pp-unassembled-2403005b60e1","title":"5.0 mL Transport Vial Caps, PP, Blue — 240-3005-B60 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e5.0 mL Polypropylene Transport Vials with Blue Caps — Unassembled, 1000\/Bag (240-3005-B60)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 5.0 mL polypropylene transport vials with blue caps are designed for color-coded specimen collection and transport in clinical, reference laboratory, and outpatient settings. Supplied unassembled in 1000\/Bag bulk packaging, the natural (clear) vial body and blue cap are included together, allowing collection site staff to assemble on demand while reducing per-unit cost. The clear vial body enables direct visual assessment of specimen quality, while the blue cap supports color-coded workflow differentiation to reduce misidentification risk in multi-specimen collection programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240-3005-B60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport Vial with Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene (PP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVial Body Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural (Clear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled — cap included in bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA \/ Phthalate Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine and stool specimen collection and transport at clinical laboratories and outpatient collection sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobiology and cytology specimen transport requiring secure cap containment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid biopsy and general clinical specimen handling where a 5.0 mL capacity is appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference laboratory specimen accessioning and pre-analytical processing workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded multi-specimen collection programs where blue caps denote a specific specimen type or workflow category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume bulk supply programs at hospital systems, outpatient networks, and reference labs seeking per-unit cost efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers and clinical specimens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsopropanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (toluene, xylene, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited — not recommended for prolonged contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene resin. The unassembled format minimizes packaging volume and lowers per-unit cost versus pre-assembled alternatives, making them well suited for high-volume procurement by clinical laboratories, hospital systems, and reference laboratory networks. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for institutional and grant-funded accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these transport vials sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — part number 240-3005-B60 is supplied non-sterile. 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