5.0 mL Polypropylene Transport Vial Caps, Red — Non-Sterile, Unassembled, 1000/Bag
These 5.0 mL polypropylene transport vials with red caps are designed for clinical specimen collection and transport workflows that rely on color-coded tube identification to reduce handling errors in high-volume environments. Supplied unassembled and non-sterile in bulk bags of 1000, part number 240-3005-R60 offers a cost-effective solution for labs that require consistent specimen containment across urine, microbiology, cytology, and liquid biopsy applications. The natural (clear) vial body allows direct visual inspection of specimen quality without opening the container, while the red cap provides immediate color-coded differentiation at the point of collection and receipt.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3005-R60 |
| Volume | 5.0 mL |
| Product Type | Transport Vial with Cap |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap Color | Red |
| Tube Color | Natural (Clear) |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Assembly State | Unassembled — cap included |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA / Phthalate Free | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Clinical specimen collection and transport requiring color-coded tube identification
- Urine specimen collection and transport where the 5.0 mL volume accommodates adequate sample volume for downstream testing
- Cytology specimen collection and preservation in transport media
- Microbiology and stool specimen transport leveraging PP's broad chemical compatibility with transport media and preservatives
- Liquid biopsy and multi-aliquot workflows where a single collection vial must yield sufficient volume for several downstream assays
- General laboratory liquid sample storage and transfer requiring a rigid, chemically inert container
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent |
| Dilute acids | Excellent |
| Dilute bases | Excellent |
| Methanol | Good |
| Isopropanol | Good |
| Acetonitrile | Good |
| Aromatic / chlorinated solvents | Limited — verify before use |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen transport vials are manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene resin, supporting lot-traceability requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for institutional purchasing programs, hospital systems, and grant-funded research accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these vials sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile. For applications that require sterility, such as certain microbiology cultures, a separately sterilized vial format should be selected.
What does "unassembled" mean for this product?
The vials and red caps are packed together in the same bag but are not pre-assembled. This reduces bulk and cost during shipping and storage; staff assemble the cap onto the tube at the point of use.
Why does the red cap color matter in a clinical setting?
Color-coded caps are a widely used convention in specimen collection systems to distinguish specimen types, additive tubes, or priority samples at a glance — minimizing misidentification in fast-paced, high-volume collection and receiving workflows.
Is polypropylene compatible with common specimen preservatives and transport media?
Yes — polypropylene provides excellent resistance to aqueous buffers, dilute acids and bases, and most alcohols commonly used in transport media and preservatives. For aggressive organic solvents such as aromatic or chlorinated compounds, chemical compatibility should be confirmed before routine use.