5.0 mL Polypropylene Transport Vial Caps, Yellow — Bulk Pack for Clinical Specimen Transport (240-3005-Y60)
These 5.0 mL polypropylene transport vial caps from Caplugs® Evergreen provide color-coded specimen identification through a yellow cap convention widely used for urine, cytology, and select additive specimen types in clinical collection workflows. Supplied unassembled and non-sterile in a 1000/Bag bulk format, they offer a cost-effective solution for high-volume specimen transport programs in clinical labs, hospitals, and reference laboratories. The natural (clear) vial body allows direct visual assessment of specimen quality without uncapping, while polypropylene construction delivers broad chemical resistance to clinical specimens, transport media, and common preservatives.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-3005-Y60 |
| Volume | 5.0 mL |
| Product Type | Transport Vial with Cap |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap Color | Yellow |
| Tube Color | Natural (Clear) |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Assembly | Unassembled — cap included |
| Pack Size | 1000/Bag |
| BPA / Phthalate Free | Yes |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Urine specimen collection and transport, including high-volume aliquot workflows
- Cytology specimen collection and preservation transport
- Microbiology and stool specimen transport
- Liquid biopsy collection requiring multi-aliquot downstream testing from a single vial
- General clinical specimen transport where color-coded tube identification is required
- Bulk staging and pre-labeling in high-throughput specimen receiving and processing areas
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 for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer stocking part number 240-3005-Y60 and ships from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for institutional accounts, hospital systems, and grant-funded research programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these transport vials sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile. For applications requiring sterile collection containers, a separately validated sterile product should be selected.
What does "unassembled" mean for these vials?
Unassembled means the yellow caps and clear vial bodies are packed together but not pre-joined. This reduces shipping bulk and per-unit cost, and caps are simply pressed onto vials during your collection or assembly workflow.
Why is the yellow cap color significant?
Yellow is a recognized color-coding convention in clinical collection systems for specific specimen types such as urine, cytology, and certain additive tubes. Using color-coded caps allows collection and transport staff to identify specimen types immediately without reading labels at every workflow step, reducing handling errors.
Is the 5.0 mL volume sufficient for multi-aliquot testing?
The 5.0 mL capacity is well suited for workflows that require splitting a single collection into multiple downstream aliquots — common in cytology, liquid biopsy, and urine chemistry panels — but always confirm your specific volume requirements against your laboratory's test menu before selecting a vial format.