McKesson Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Gray 12 mm / 13 mm / 16 mm (Universal) For Most 12 / 13 / 16 mm Evacuated Glass Blood Collection Tubes and Plastic Test Tubes NonSterile, 1000 per Bag

Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Gray 12 mm / 13 mm / 16 mm (Universal) For Most 12 / 13 / 16 mm Evacuated Glass Blood Collection Tubes and Plastic Test Tubes NonSterile, 1000 per Bag

This tube closure is a gray polyethylene snap cap for most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes. It fits laboratory workflows that need quick tube sealing, color-coded identification, and added protection against aerosols, cross-contamination, infection, and spillage. The nonsterile cap uses double thumb tabs for easy on and off handling and remains sturdy during procedures including centrifugation.

Good Fit For

• Laboratory sample handling
• Blood collection tube sealing
• Color-coded sample organization
• Workflows that include centrifugation

Key Features

• Universal fit for most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes
• Double thumb tabs make cap removal and application easier during routine lab handling
• Polyethylene snap cap fits firmly on the tube for secure closure
• Helps protect samples from cross-contamination and helps protect work areas from infection and spillage
• Flexible closure helps protect from aerosols of highly infectious microorganisms
• Gray color supports quick sample identification in color-coded workflows

Applications and Usage

• Capping evacuated glass blood collection tubes after sample collection or processing
• Sealing plastic test tubes during routine laboratory handling
• Separating samples by color in organized lab workflows
• Using capped tubes in procedures that include centrifugation

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BG.
• Size: 12 mm.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Not suitable for autoclaving
• This cap is nonsterile
• Fit is intended for most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes

FAQ

• What tube sizes does this closure fit? This tube closure is made for most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes.
• Is this cap sterile? No. This tube closure is nonsterile.
• Can this closure be used during centrifugation? Yes. The closure remains sturdy under most rigorous laboratory procedures, including centrifugation.
• Is this closure easy to remove and reapply? Yes. The snap cap has double thumb tabs to make on and off handling easier.
• Can this cap be autoclaved? No. This tube closure is not suitable for autoclaving.

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