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
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.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials With Metal Foil Caps
WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials With Metal Foil Caps offer reliable sample containment for laboratory use. Made from borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E 438 Type I, Class A requirements, these vials deliver consistent performance for storage and analysis.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Attached White Rubber Lined Caps
KIMBLE™ Clear Screw Thread Sample Vials with Attached White Rubber Lined Caps are manufactured from 33 expansion, low extractable borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class A requirements. Packaged in corrugated trays with partitions.
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™ Urinalysis Sample Tubes
Collect and stabilize urine specimens for up to 72 hours with Capitol Vial Urinalysis Sample Tubes.
Thermo Scientific™ Veterinary Specimen Vials
Easily collect, view, and transport samples with Capitol Vial Veterinary Specimen Vials
Thermo Scientific™ Reacti-Vial Reaction Vials
An internal cone makes small sample handling easy and convenient
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Sample Vials with Black Phenolic Caps and Polyvinyl-faced Pulp Liners
KIMBLE™ Sample Vials with Black Phenolic Caps and Polyvinyl-faced Pulp Liners are clear screw thread vials made from low-extractable N-51A borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class B requirements. Caps are not attached.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ E-Z Ex-Traction™ Vials
WHEATON™ E-Z Ex-Traction™ Vials are precision manufactured from low extractable borosilicate glass, conforming to ASTM Type I, Class A and USP Type I requirements for reliable sample collection and maximum recovery.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Amber Screw Thread Vials with Attached Caps, 0.06in. Silicone Septa
KIMBLE™ Amber Screw Thread Vials with Attached Caps, 0.06in. Silicone Septa feature PTFE-faced silicone septa closures and are manufactured from 51 expansion borosilicate amber glass conforming to USP Type I requirements, ideal for reliable sample storage.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ KIMAX™ Accuform™ Micro-Vial™ Vials
KIMBLE™ KIMAX™ Accuform™ Micro-Vial™ Vials feature a conical cavity for maximum retrieval of contents with a syringe needle. Made from extra thick clear glass for sturdiness and magnification, with a PTFE-faced silicone septum and screw thread finish.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ KONTES™ Screw Thread Vials
KIMBLE™ KONTES™ Screw Thread Vials are made from KIMAX™ KG-33 borosilicate glass, offering a low coefficient of expansion and high chemical resistance. Features a screw thread finish, solid top closure, cylindrical shape, and flat bottom for free-standing use.
KIMBLE™ TITESEAL™ Glass Shell Vial
Glass shell vial converted from Type I, 51 expansion borosilicate glass tubing.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Sampule™ Vials
WHEATON™ Sampule™ Vials help ensure background counts are consistent and low in glass vials and ultraviolet transmission is high. Made from WHEATON™ 180 low potassium borosilicate glass conforming to ASTM E 438 Type I, Class A and USP Type I. Available in glass or HDPE.