Screw Caps for 5 mL & 10 mL Transport Tubes, Color-Coded, 1000/Case
These Screw Caps for 5 mL and 10 mL Transport Tubes are designed to seal Globe Scientific tubes 6101-TUBE and 6102-TUBE with a secure, leak-resistant thread fit. Color coding supports rapid sample identification, helping labs streamline specimen transport, aliquot storage, and rack-based workflow organization across high-throughput benches.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Screw cap for transport tubes (fits 6101-TUBE & 6102-TUBE) |
| Volume/Size | For 5 mL and 10 mL transport tubes |
| Material | Polyethylene |
| Closure/Cap | Threaded screw cap, leak-resistant |
| Graduation | Not applicable |
| Sterility | Non-sterile |
| Pack Size | 1000 caps per case |
Available Colors
| Color | SKU | Price (per case of 1000) |
| Yellow — Bag of 1000 | 6103-CAP-Y | $100.30 |
| White — Bag of 1000 | 6103-CAP-W | $100.30 |
| Red — Bag of 1000 | 6103-CAP-R | $100.30 |
| Green — Bag of 1000 | 6103-CAP-G | $100.30 |
| Blue — Bag of 1000 | 6103-CAP-B | $100.30 |
Applications
- Sealing 5 mL and 10 mL transport tubes for specimen shipment between sites
- Color-coded sorting of samples by department, patient cohort, or assay type
- Secure closure for short-term refrigerated aliquot storage
- Reagent and buffer aliquoting in routine clinical and research labs
- Sample tracking in biobanking and chain-of-custody workflows
- Rack-based organization on automated and manual processing lines
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent Class | Compatibility |
| Aqueous buffers | Excellent |
| Dilute acids | Good |
| Dilute bases | Good |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Acetonitrile | Limited |
| Aromatic solvents | Poor |
| Chlorinated solvents | Poor |
Quality & Procurement
labsupplies.com is an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Every case carries lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available — contact our procurement team for volume quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tubes do these screw caps fit?
They are engineered to fit Globe Scientific 5 mL transport tube 6101-TUBE and 10 mL transport tube 6102-TUBE, providing a matched threaded seal.
What material are the caps made from?
Caps are molded from polyethylene, offering reliable sealing performance with aqueous buffers and good resistance to dilute acids, bases, and alcohols.
How many caps come per case, and how are colors sold?
Each case contains 1000 caps. Colors — yellow, white, red, green, and blue — are ordered separately by SKU, so you can stock only the codes your workflow requires.
Are these caps sterile?
No, the caps are supplied non-sterile. They suit general transport, storage, and aliquoting where sterility is not required.