McKesson Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Blue 12 mm / 13 mm / 16 mm (Universal) Fits Most 12mm, 13mm and 16mm Evacuated Glass Blood Collection Tubes and Plastic Test Tubes NonSterile, 1000/BG

Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Blue 12 mm / 13 mm / 16 mm (Universal) Fits Most 12mm, 13mm and 16mm Evacuated Glass Blood Collection Tubes and Plastic Test Tubes NonSterile, 1000/BG

This tube closure is a blue polyethylene snap cap for blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes. It fits most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes, making it a practical choice for labs that need a universal recap option across common tube sizes. The nonsterile cap uses double thumb tabs for easy on and off handling and comes packed 1000 per bag.

Good Fit For

• Laboratory recapping of common blood collection tubes
• Workflows that use multiple tube sizes
• Sample handling where quick color identification is helpful
• High-volume lab supply purchasing

Key Features

• Universal fit works with most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes
• Blue color coding helps with quick sample identification in busy lab workflows
• Double thumb tabs support easy-on, easy-off recapping
• Polyethylene snap cap fits firmly on the tube for dependable closure
• Built to remain sturdy during rigorous laboratory procedures, including centrifugation
• Nonsterile closures come 1000 per bag for higher-volume lab use

Applications and Usage

• Recapping evacuated glass blood collection tubes after sample collection or processing
• Closing plastic test tubes during routine laboratory handling
• Helping protect samples from cross-contamination during lab workflows
• Reducing spillage exposure in work areas during sample transport or processing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BG.
• Size: 12 mm.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Not suitable for autoclaving
• These closures are nonsterile
• Fit is intended for most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm tubes rather than every tube on the market

FAQ

• What tube sizes do these snap caps fit? These snap caps fit most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes.
• Are these caps sterile? No. These tube closures are nonsterile.
• Can these caps be used in centrifugation workflows? Yes. The closures are described as remaining sturdy during rigorous laboratory procedures, including centrifugation.
• Are these tube closures easy to remove and replace? Yes. The snap cap design includes double thumb tabs to make on-and-off handling easier.
• Can these caps be autoclaved? No. These tube closures are not suitable for autoclaving.

From McKesson.