Cryogenic Storage Vials
Small, capped vials designed to withstand ultra-low temperatures; various capacities; may be sterile, non-sterile, and/or autoclavable; includes internally and externally threaded vials; ideal for sample storage in vapor state liquid nitrogen.
Cryogenic storage in the laboratory is used to preserve samples with liquid nitrogen, a method that requires special products that can tolerate low temperatures without compromising the samples. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology defines cryogenics as related to temperatures below −180°C (−292°F).
Cryogenic storage vials, cryogenic storage tubes, and cell culture cryogenic tubes are designed to safely store samples, and may also be used at general cold-storage temperatures.
Cryogenic vials and tubes have some common characteristics. They are made from non-cytotoxic and non-mutagenic plastic resins and are pyrogen-free. They are sold individually or in bulk packaging and in uncapped or non-sterile varieties for less demanding uses. Sterile tubes meet a SAL of 10-6.
Most cryogenic tubes or vials have screw-style closures that ensure the caps stay on in spite of temperature and air pressure changes. Cryo tubes or vials are available with either internal or external threads. Because the caps fit over the outsides of the tubes, external threads help maintain the sterility of samples.
Some cryogenic storage tubes have round bottoms and others are skirted so they can stand alone. Vials may be sized for specific applications, such as those that need to fit inside long tubes or canes during storage.
In addition, many cryogenic storage tubes come with a writing area on the side of the tube for labeling. Color-coding markers and caps also exist to help organize samples by type, researcher, etc.
Special cryogenic storage canisters are used to contain the liquid nitrogen needed for cryogenic storage.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Biobanking and Cell Culture Cryogenic Tubes
Store samples from general cold storage to the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen with these biobanking and cell culture cryogenic tubes, available with either internal or external threads.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 1.8mL Externally-Threaded Universal Tubes and Racks
Use the automation friendly tubes to improve the efficiency and throughput of your sample storage workflow. The latch rack offers ANSI SBS footprint compatible with automation platforms for liquid handling and sample storage. Tubes are available racked or in bulk, with 2D barcodes or non-coded. Empty racks are also available.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ General Long-Term Storage Cryogenic Tubes
Enhance aseptic techniques with these externally threaded general long-term storage cryogenic tubes, ideal for research and general lab storage.
Thermo Scientific™ Storage Tube Protection
Give your cryogenic storage tubes and vials extra protection, such as when shipping or storing in liquid or vapor phase nitrogen with these storage accessories.
Greiner Bio-One Cryo.s Cryogenic Tubes with Internal Thread
Manufactured with high-grade polypropylene for strength and high thermal resistance. Greiner BioOne™ Cryo.s Cryogenic Tubes with Internal Threads withstand a temperature range of -196 to +121°C.
Thermo Scientific™ Linear Barcoded Tubes
Simplify cryotube tracking with durable linear barcodes printed directly on the side of the tube.
Eppendorf™ 2D SafeCode Tubes™
Safe identification needed? Pre-coded Eppendorf™ Tubes provide a 2-level coding of the SafeCode system (datamatrix code and clear writing) to enable safe sample identification. Different volume classes enable safe sample ID in combination with digital sample tracking.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Universal Tri-coded Tubes
Use the automation friendly Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Universal Tri-coded Tubes to securely store and track precious samples.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Low Profile 5.0mL Externally-Threaded Universal Tubes
Meet your tracking and packaging requirements for solid or liquid sample storage with these low-profile, universal tubes.
Greiner Bio-One Cryo.s Cryogenic Tubes with External Thread
Manufactured with high-grade polypropylene for strength and high thermal resistance. Greiner BioOne™ Cryo.s Cryogenic Tubes with External Threads withstand a temperature range of –196 to +100°C.
TPP Techno Plastic Products AG 3-B Cryo Tube
3-B Cryo tube triple bagged
TPP™ Cryo Tubes
TPP™ Cryo Tubes are used to store samples in freezers or similar low-temperature equipment.
ratiolab™ Cryo Tube
With round bottom, external thread and white graduations for precise measurement.
ratiolab™ Cryo Tube with Cap
With round bottom, internal thread and white graduations for precise measurement.
Greiner Bio-One Cryo.s Freezing Tubes with Datamatrix Coding
For storage of biological samples. Greiner Bio-One Cryo.s Freezing Tubes with Datamatrix Coding comes with colored screw caps for easy identification of biological samples.