McKesson Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Lavender 16 mm For Use with 16 mm Blood Drawing Tubes, Glass Test Tubes, Plastic Culture Tubes NonSterile, 1000 per Bag

Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Lavender 16 mm For Use with 16 mm Blood Drawing Tubes, Glass Test Tubes, Plastic Culture Tubes NonSterile, 1000 per Bag

This lavender tube closure is a polyethylene snap cap for 16 mm blood drawing tubes, glass test tubes, and plastic culture tubes. It fits lab workflows that need dependable recapping, easy color identification, and added protection against cross-contamination, spillage, and aerosols. The nonsterile closure has a single thumb tab for quick on and off handling and is not suitable for autoclaving.

Good Fit For

• Recapping 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes
• Laboratory sample handling workflows
• Color-coded tube identification in busy lab settings

Key Features

• Fits 16 mm blood drawing tubes, glass test tubes, and plastic culture tubes for broader lab use
• Snap cap design with a single thumb tab supports quick recapping and removal
• Polyethylene closure is precision-molded to fit firmly on the tube
• Lavender color coding helps with sample identification during handling
• Built to remain sturdy during rigorous laboratory procedures, including centrifugation
• Helps guard samples against cross-contamination and helps protect work areas from infection and spillage

Applications and Usage

• Recapping 16 mm blood drawing tubes after collection or processing
• Closing glass test tubes during routine laboratory handling
• Closing plastic culture tubes to help reduce spills and cross-contamination
• Using lavender closures to visually sort or identify samples
• Keeping tubes closed during procedures that include centrifugation

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BG.
• Size: 16 mm.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Not suitable for autoclaving
• Choose this closure only for 16 mm tube formats named in the product information
• This product is nonsterile

FAQ

• Will this tube closure fit 16 mm blood collection tubes? Yes. This closure is intended for use with 16 mm blood drawing tubes and is also used with 16 mm glass test tubes and plastic culture tubes.
• Can this closure be used during centrifugation? Yes. The closure is described as remaining sturdy during rigorous laboratory procedures, including centrifugation.
• Is this closure easy to remove and replace? Yes. The snap cap has a single thumb tab that supports easy-on and easy-off handling.
• Can this tube closure be autoclaved? No. This closure is not suitable for autoclaving.
• Why choose the lavender color? The lavender color helps with quick sample identification in laboratory workflows.

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