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

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Med Vet International Blue Prescription Vial, 20 Dram, Reversible Cap, 270/Case

The Oasis 20 Dram child resistant prescription pill bottle is designed for storing medication. This prescription bottle comes in blue and has a reversible cap. This product contains 400/case prescription vials. EASY TO USE: These bottles are easy to use and you can safely store your medicine or other small items in them. These prescription pharmacy pill bottles have push and turn caps. PERFECT TO ORGANIZE AND STORE PILLS: These medicine containers are perfect to organize and store pills. The bottles can be used for pharmacies, physicians, labs, hospitals, and vets.

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BioSpec Products XXTuff™ non-sterile, reinforced 2 ml vial and cap, 500/pk

The XXTuff microvial has the same dimensions as a standard 2 ml microcentrifuge vial with screw cap and o-ring seal. However, it is molded from a special polypropylene resin and has been reinforced in critical areas. Unlike standard microvials, the XXTuff vial is able to withstand the rigors of dry grinding using steel beads*. Tests show that the XXTuff vial is over 10 times more durable than a standard microvial. 500/pk

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Med Vet International Blue Prescription Vial, 13 Dram, Reversible Cap, 275/Case

The Oasis 13 Dram child resistant prescription pill bottle is designed for storing medication. This prescription bottle comes in blue and has a reversible cap. This product contains 310/case prescription vials. EASY TO USE: These bottles are easy to use and you can safely store your medicine or other small items in them. These prescription pharmacy pill bottles have push and turn caps. PERFECT TO ORGANIZE AND STORE PILLS: These medicine containers are perfect to organize and store pills. The bottles can be used for pharmacies, physicians, labs, hospitals, and vets.