Sample Vials
Tubes and vials for general collection, storage, and transportation of samples; available in a variety of colors, sizes, volume capacities, and material compositions; may be sterile, non-sterile, and/or autoclavable; may include caps.
The term “vial” is somewhat undefined and is usually described as a small, cylindrical, and flat-bottomed container used to hold liquids. Most sample vials are made of plastic or glass, and include a separate or attached lid or closure. Sample vials are categorized by material and also by their size or specific purpose.
Glass sample vials are categorized by the type of glass used to make them.
- Type I, Class A glass sample vials are made from low-expansion borosilicate glass
- Type I, Class B glass sample vials are made from an alumino-borosilicate glass
- Type II are made from soda-lime glass
Plastic sample vials may be made from a variety of resins, including:
- Polycarbonate
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene
- Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Glass sample vials may be clear or amber-colored (to protect the contents from ultraviolet light). Plastic sample vials are available in a range of colors, including amber, natural, and clear resins.
Sample vials may have different types of closures, depending on their use and the material being stored.
- Screw caps
- For both glass and plastic sample vials
- May be closed or open
- Typically made from polypropylene or phenolic resin (with a variety of closure liners, including PE foam, PTFE, cork, tin, etc.)
- Flip-top
- Caps for plastic sample vials may be attached by a tether to the vial itself
- Also called “captive” closures
- Snap caps (external): Both glass and plastic sample vials
- Plug caps (internal): Both glass and plastic sample vials
Kartell™ Polyethylene Sample Tubes
Made of lightweight and unbreakable polyethylene. Kartell™ Polyethylene Sample Tubes can be used as weighing containers.
Thermo Scientific™ Urinalysis Sample Tubes
Collect and stabilize urine specimens for up to 72 hours with Capitol Vial Urinalysis Sample Tubes.
Neutral Glass Specimen Tubes
Use these tubes for a variety of applications. Neutral Glass Specimen Tubes are ideal for samples which are susceptible to pH change.
Thermo Scientific™ 16 x 75mm Round Bottom Sample Tubes
Collect, store and transport samples with these 16 x 75 mm round bottom sample tubes.
Thermo Scientific™ 12 x 75 mm Round Bottom Sample Tubes
Use these 12 x 75 mm round bottom sample tubes for general sample collection, storage and transport.
Thermo Scientific™ 10 mL and 12 mL Screw Top Transport Tubes and Caps
Choose 10 mL and 12 mL screw top tubes for sample collection and transport. The tubes are manufactured from a food grade polypropylene resin for visual clarity and sample security.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ LDPE Sample Vials with Closure
Store samples securely in these LDPE sample vials with closure, which have a friction-fit, snap closure and will not shatter like glass.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Clear Sample Vial with Rubber Cap
Clear screw thread sample vial
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Storage Vials with Caps
Assure safe centrifugation and storage of PCR reagents, restriction enzymes, and other diagnostic and biochemical reagents or samples by using these storage vials with caps.
Thermo Scientific™ Veterinary Specimen Vials
Easily collect, view, and transport samples with Capitol Vial Veterinary Specimen Vials
Thermo Scientific™ Flip-Top Polypropylene Containers
Flip-top polypropylene vials for dairy testing, food and beverage sample collection, veterinary applications, environmental sampling, water analysis, general packaging and storage.
Thermo Scientific™ Flip-Top Polypropylene Containers with Chain of Custody Seal
Ensure samples are secure with Flip-Top Polypropylene Containers with Chain of Custody Seal.
Thermo Scientific™ 40 mL Snap-Cap Containers
40 mL Snap-Cap Containers are ideal for food and beverage samples, small part storage, and general packaging.
Thermo Scientific™ Flip-Top Polypropylene Containers with Lock Seal
Flip-top vials with lock seal prevent accidental opening during handling, transport and storage.
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