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
Fisherbrand™ Glass Tooled-Neck Vials with Polyethylene Closures
Fisherbrand™ Glass Tooled-Neck Vials with Polyethylene Closures are general-purpose vials made from Type 1, N-51A borosilicate glass. Tooled necks ensure an accurate fit with the included polyethylene closures. Note: Caps cannot be autoclaved.
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.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Glass Diagnostic Vials with Screw Threads
WHEATON™ Glass Diagnostic Vials with Screw Threads offer a convenient alternative to serum bottles. The screw-thread design eliminates crimping, while tubular borosilicate glass ensures clarity and dimensional consistency. Compatible with I-Loc™ closures or screw caps. Ideal for lyophilization.
Thermo Scientific™ Flip-Top Polypropylene Containers with Lock Seal
Flip-top vials with lock seal prevent accidental opening during handling, transport and storage.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ E-C Borosilicate Glass Screw Thread Sample Vials without Caps
WHEATON™ E-C Borosilicate Glass Screw Thread Sample Vials without Caps are manufactured from WHEATON™ 33 low extractable borosilicate glass. Economically priced and shrink-wrapped to reduce contamination. Available in clear or amber glass across multiple capacities and GPI thread sizes.
Thermo Scientific™ Capitol Vial Transport Tubes
Caps and tubes remain leak-resistant even when vacuum-packed or pressurized.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Clear Glass Sample Vials in Lab File, Caps Attached
Attached caps help maintain cleanliness. Sample vials are available in partitioned trays to provide an easier storage and inventory.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ V Vial™ with Open-Top Screw Cap: Clear
WHEATON™ V Vial™ with Open-Top Screw Cap: Clear offers a conical interior bottom for total downward drainage and maximum retrieval by syringe. Made from WHEATON™-33™ borosilicate glass meeting USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I, Class A requirements.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials with Snap Caps
Ideal for collecting, storing, and exhibiting samples in the lab or field, WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials with Snap Caps feature caps that fit over a special sealing ring to provide an effective barrier against moisture, making them excellent for hygroscopic materials.
DWK Life Sciences KIMBLE™ Glass Screw-Thread Sample Vials with PTFE Closure
KIMBLE™ Glass Screw-Thread Sample Vials with PTFE Closure are clear borosilicate glass vials with a flat bottom for free-standing use. Made to USP Type I and ASTM E438 standards, each vial includes an attached white urea cap with PTFE-faced white rubber liner.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials in Lab File without Caps
WHEATON™ Glass Sample Vials in Lab File without Caps are packaged in partitioned trays for easy sample inventory and storage. Available in clear borosilicate glass for superior chemical resistance or amber borosilicate glass to protect light-sensitive samples. Autoclavable. Sold without caps.
DWK Life Sciences WHEATON™ V Vial™ with Solid-Top Screw Cap, Clear
WHEATON™ V Vial™ with Solid-Top Screw Cap, Clear offers conical interior bottoms designed for total downward drainage and maximum retrieval of contents by syringe. Made from WHEATON™-33™ low extractable borosilicate glass.
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.
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.