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
MilliporeSigma™ Supelco™ CERTAN™ Capillary Bottles
To extract a solution from CERTAN™ Capillary Vials use a syringe with a needle diameter of 0.8 mm or smaller, and a minimum length of 70 mm
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ ACCUFORM™ SSR™ Standard Vials with 9-425 GPI Finish
KIMBLE™ ACCUFORM™ SSR™ Standard Vials with 9-425 GPI Finish are designed to facilitate reliable storage, retrieval, analysis and delivery of valuable liquid or powder samples in laboratory automation equipment.
Thermo Scientific™ Reacti-Vial™ Small Glass Reaction Vials
Use Thermo Scientific™ Reacti-Vial™ Small Reaction Vials in the Reacti-Therm™ Heating and Stirring module.
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 KIMBLE™ Chase™ Borosilicate Glass Sample Vials without Caps
KIMBLE™ Chase™ Borosilicate Glass Sample Vials without Caps are clear screw thread vials manufactured from 51 expansion borosilicate glass conforming to USP Type I and ASTM E438, Type I, Class B requirements. Closures are not included.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ V Vial™ with Crimp Top Finish; no Closures
WHEATON™ V Vial™ with Crimp Top Finish; no Closures are ideal for small-scale reactions, centrifugation, storage, packaging and shipping of vital samples. Made from low extractable borosilicate glass with conical interior bottoms for maximum sample retrieval.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ 51 Expansion Vials with Black Phenolic Caps and Rubber Liner
KIMBLE™ 51 Expansion Vials with Black Phenolic Caps and Rubber Liner are clear screw thread sample vials manufactured from 51 expansion, low extractable borosilicate glass. Closed-top black phenolic caps with rubber liners are included unattached.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials in Vial File™
WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials in Vial File™ offer compact, organized sample storage in a polystyrene case with foam inserts and alphanumeric indexing. Available in clear borosilicate or amber glass with autoclavable vials and caps for reliable, light-sensitive sample protection.
Thermo Scientific™ Reacti-Vial Reaction Vials
An internal cone makes small sample handling easy and convenient
WHEATON™ UNI-DOSE™ Bottle and Vial, Amber PET Vial
The WHEATON™ UNI-DOSE™ Bottle and Vial, Amber PET Vial offers a cost-effective, lighter alternative to glass for oral dosing applications. Features a 28.5mm mouth OD and large labeling surface, designed for use with WHEATON™ tamper evident safety caps.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Glass Dilution Vials
WHEATON™ Glass Dilution Vials are designed for research studies and general laboratory procedures. Supplied in a Lab File™ format, these 4mL glass vials feature a 13-425 screw cap with white rubber liner for secure, reliable sample containment.
Thermo Scientific™ Veterinary Specimen Vials
Easily collect, view, and transport samples with Capitol Vial Veterinary Specimen Vials
Thermo Scientific™ Urinalysis Sample Tubes
Collect and stabilize urine specimens for up to 72 hours with Capitol Vial Urinalysis Sample Tubes.
KIMBLE™ Short Style Clear Glass Shell Vial
Lab pack quantities of short style, clear, glass shell vials.
Thermo Scientific™ Capitol Vial™ 45 mL Flip-Top Polypropylene Container
Thermo Scientific™ Capitol Vial™ 45 mL Flip-Top Polypropylene Containers are ideal for the transport of urine samples for drug testing programs. The containers feature tamper evident and locking seals for sample security before and after collection.