McKesson Tube Closure Polyethylene Snap Cap Yellow 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 Yellow 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 snap cap is a polyethylene cap for blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes. It works well for lab teams that need a universal yellow recap option for most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm tubes, with easy-on and easy-off handling during routine workflows. The nonsterile cap is color-coded for sample identification and comes in a 1000 per bag quantity.

Good Fit For

• Recapping evacuated glass blood collection tubes in laboratory settings
• Covering plastic test tubes during routine sample handling
• Workflows that benefit from color-coded tube identification
• High-volume labs needing bulk tube closures

Key Features

• Universal snap cap fits most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes
• Double thumb tabs support easy-on and easy-off recapping during lab handling
• Flexible closure helps protect from aerosols and helps guard samples against cross-contamination, infection, and spillage
• Low-density polyethylene construction is precision-molded for a firm fit on the tube
• Sturdy design remains usable during rigorous laboratory procedures, including centrifugation
• Yellow color helps with quick sample identification

Applications and Usage

• Recapping blood collection tubes after specimen handling
• Closing plastic test tubes during processing or transport within the lab
• Supporting centrifugation workflows where a firm-fitting closure is needed
• Reducing spill and cross-contamination concerns during routine lab procedures

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 tubes, so buyers should confirm tube compatibility before ordering

FAQ

• What tube sizes does this snap cap fit? This snap cap fits most 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes.
• Can this cap be used with both glass and plastic tubes? Yes. The cap is intended for most evacuated glass blood collection tubes and plastic test tubes in the supported sizes.
• Is this tube closure sterile? No. This tube closure is nonsterile.
• Can this cap go through autoclaving? No. This cap is not suitable for autoclaving.
• What helps make this cap easier to handle during lab work? Double thumb tabs make the cap easier to put on and remove during routine tube recapping.

From McKesson.