McKesson Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Red 13 mm For Use with 13 mm Blood Drawing Tubes, Glass Test Tubes, Plastic Culture Tubes NonSterile, 1000 per Bag

Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Red 13 mm For Use with 13 mm Blood Drawing Tubes, Glass Test Tubes, Plastic Culture Tubes NonSterile, 1000 per Bag

This red tube closure is a 13 mm polyethylene snap cap for blood drawing tubes, glass test tubes, and plastic culture tubes. It fits labs and clinical settings that need a practical way to recap tubes and keep samples organized with color coding. The tabbed design supports easy removal, and the low-density polyethylene construction is made to maintain a tight seal during centrifugation, agitation, and refrigeration procedures.

Good Fit For

• Recapping 13 mm laboratory tubes after sample collection or processing
• Color-coded sample organization in labs and clinical testing areas
• Tube rack setups where close tube placement matters

Key Features

• 13 mm snap cap fits 13 mm blood drawing tubes, glass test tubes, and plastic culture tubes
• Polyethylene construction helps maintain a tight seal during centrifugation, agitation, and refrigeration procedures
• Red color coding supports faster sample identification in busy workflows
• Tabbed cap design makes removal easier during repeated handling
• Single-thumb tab design helps tubes sit closely in test tube racks
• Nonsterile tube closures for routine recapping tasks

Applications and Usage

• Recapping blood drawing tubes between handling steps
• Closing glass test tubes during centrifugation, agitation, or refrigeration procedures
• Capping plastic culture tubes in routine lab workflows
• Separating or identifying samples by red cap color in multi-sample environments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BG.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Check tube diameter before ordering, since this cap is sized for 13 mm tubes only.
• Choose this red cap when color coding is part of your sample identification workflow.
• This tube closure is nonsterile, so it is better suited to applications that do not require a sterile cap.

FAQ

• What tubes does this 13 mm snap cap fit? This tube closure fits 13 mm blood drawing tubes, glass test tubes, and plastic culture tubes.
• Can this tube closure help with sample identification? Yes. The red color coding can make it easier to sort and identify samples during routine lab work.
• Is the cap easy to remove? Yes. The tabbed design is made for easier cap removal, and the single-thumb tab also helps when tubes are placed close together in racks.
• Is this cap suitable for centrifugation or refrigeration procedures? Yes. The low-density polyethylene design is made to maintain a tight seal during centrifugation, agitation, and refrigeration procedures.
• Is this tube closure sterile? No. This tube closure is nonsterile.

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