Laboratory Tubes, Caps and Vials

Laboratory tubes, caps and vials for sample collection, centrifugation and long-term storage - conical centrifuge tubes in 15 mL and 50 mL, microcentrifuge tubes from 0.2 mL to 2.0 mL, cryogenic vials, scintillation vials and glass sample vials. Screw caps, snap caps and hinged caps are stocked to match. Available in polypropylene and borosilicate glass, in sterile and non-sterile packs, with self-standing and round-bottom formats. Brands stocked include Corning, Falcon and Eppendorf. Wholesale case pricing for clinical, research and reference labs with standing orders on high-turn tube sizes.

AMS Diagnostic # 10017 CUP SAMPLE LIASYS 330 Ships within 24 Hours $ 277.85	Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 88010 FastRead Slides with Grids Ships within 24 Hours $ 90.93	Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87157 Glasstic Slide 10, 10 Chambered, 500 Determination, 50/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 70.71	Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87146 Glasstic Slide 10, 10 Chambered, 1000 Determination, 100/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 135.37
Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87144 Glasstic Slide 10, 10 Chambered with Counting Grids, 1000 Determination, 100/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 141.44	Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87139 Flexible Cap with Flip Tabs, 500/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 58.60	Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87138 Economy Tube, Clear Polystyrene, 500/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 99.01	Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87137 Super Tube, Graduated, Break Resistant K-Resin, 500/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 163.69
Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87118 Slide II, 4 Chambered, 400 Determinations, 100/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 127.32	Alltrista Plastics /Kova Plastics # 87100 Slide II, 4 Chambered with Counting Grids, 400 Determinations, 100/pk Ships within 24 Hours $ 127.32	All-Pak # GLC-07878 VIAL 15 DRM PLYSL CONELND Ships within 24 Hours $ 334.49	All-Pak # CAP-06634 CAP 38-400 RBD PP LNRLESS Ships within 24 Hours $ 170.71
Alere # 65950 DSX/DS2 Reagent Tubes 25ml 50/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 59.97	Alere # 62930 Reagent Tubes 15ml 10/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 59.97	Alere # 62920 REAGENT TUBES Ships within 24 Hours $ 35.32	Azer Scientific # ES-9502N CENTRIFUGE TUBE, 50ML, POLYPROPYLENE BLK, 500/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 226.16
Azer Scientific # ES-9501N CENTRIFUGE TUBE, 50ML, POLYPROPYLENE 25, 500/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 233.84	Azer Scientific # ES-9152N CENTRIFUGE TUBE, 15ML, POLYPROPYLENE, 500/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 165.29	Azer Scientific # ES-9151N CENTRIFUGE TUBE, 15ML, POLYPROP 50, 500/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 174.53	Azer Scientific # ES3012 FALSE-BOTTOM SAMPLE TUBE, AU-SERIES, 1000/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 151.83
Azer Scientific # ES3011 CAP FOR URINE SEDIMENT TUBE (ES3010), 1000/BG Ships within 24 Hours $ 96.97	Azer Scientific # ES3010 URINE SEDIMENT TUBE W/SEDIMENT TRAP, 1000/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 251.03	Azer Scientific # ES-0502N CENTRIFUGE TUBE, 50ML, POLYPROPYLENE B, 500/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 186.58	Azer Scientific # ES-0151N CENTRIFUGE TUBE, 15ML, POLYPROPYLENE, 500/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 193.65
Bioseal # 17370/100 TUBE, SPECIMEN, 100/CS Ships within 24 Hours $ 336.96	Bio Plas # 8380 CAP, SAFETY, HEXA-FLEX, YELLOW, 500/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 79.55	Bio Plas # 8375 CAP, SAFETY, HEXA-FLEX, GREY, 500/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 79.55	Bio Plas # 8370 CAP, SAFETY, HEXA-FLEX, BLUE, 500/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 79.55
Bio Plas # 8365 CAP, SAFETY, HEXA-FLEX, GREEN, 500/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 79.55	Bio Plas # 8360 CAP, SAFETY, HEXA-FLEX, LAVENDAR, 500/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 69.54	Bio Plas # 8355 CAP, SAFETY, HEXA-FLEX, RED, 500/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 79.55	Bio Plas # 8350 CAP, SAFETY, HEXA-FLEX, NATURAL, 500/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 79.55
Bio Plas # 6730 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 16MM TUBES, YELLOW, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6725 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 16MM TUBES, GREY, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 72.15	Bio Plas # 6720 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 16MM TUBES, BLUE, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6715 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 16MM TUBES, GREEN, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 77.18
Bio Plas # 6710 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 16MM TUBES, LVNDR, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6705 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 16MM TUBES, RED, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 70.52	Bio Plas # 6700 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 16MM TUBES, WHITE, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6630 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 13MM CULTURE TUBE, YLW, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 37.78
Bio Plas # 6625 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 13MM CULTURE TUBE, GRY, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 72.15	Bio Plas # 6620 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 13MM CULTURE TUBE, BLU, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6615 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 13MM CULTURE TUBE, GRN, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6610 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 13MM CULTURE TUBE, LAV, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92
Bio Plas # 6605 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 13MM CULTURE TUBE, RED, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6600 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 13MM CULTURE TUBE, WHT, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 58.06	Bio Plas # 6580 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 12/13MM TUBES, YELLOW, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 72.15	Bio Plas # 6575 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 12/13MM TUBES, GREY, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 74.20
Bio Plas # 6570 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 12/13MM TUBES, BLUE, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92	Bio Plas # 6565 CAP, SAFETY, UNIFLEX, 12/13MM TUBES, GREEN, 1000/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 36.92

Tubes, Caps and Vials for Sample Handling and Storage

Tubes and vials are the base consumable for specimen collection, centrifugation, aliquoting and cold storage across chemistry, molecular and microbiology benches. This category covers conical and round-bottom centrifuge tubes, microcentrifuge tubes, cryogenic and scintillation vials, and the screw, snap and hinged caps that seal them.

Tube and Vial Formats Stocked

Conical centrifuge tubes - 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes in polypropylene with printed graduations and writing panels, in self-standing and round-bottom styles, sterile or non-sterile, bulk-bagged or rack-packed.
Microcentrifuge tubes - 0.2 mL, 0.5 mL, 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL tubes with attached snap caps, in natural and assorted colors, including low-retention and graduated formats for molecular work.
Cryogenic vials - 1.2 mL to 5.0 mL cryo vials with internal or external thread and silicone-washer screw caps, rated for liquid nitrogen and ultra-low freezer storage, with writing areas and star-foot or self-standing bases.
Scintillation and sample vials - 20 mL glass and plastic scintillation vials, borosilicate sample and shell vials, and dram vials with polyethylene-lined caps.
Caps and closures - Loose screw caps, snap caps, hinged caps and cap inserts sized to standard tube and vial threads, including color-coded caps for sample identification and sealing.

Tube and Vial Format Comparison

Format	Common Volumes	Material	Typical Use
Conical centrifuge tube	15 mL, 50 mL	Polypropylene	Spins, sample prep, storage
Microcentrifuge tube	0.2-2.0 mL	Polypropylene	Molecular, aliquoting
Cryogenic vial	1.2-5.0 mL	Polypropylene	Freezer and LN2 storage
Scintillation vial	20 mL	Glass or plastic	Counting, sample archiving
Sample and dram vial	1-8 dram	Borosilicate glass	Reagent and specimen storage

Screw-Cap Versus Snap-Cap Closures

Tubes ship with either screw-cap or snap-cap closures.

Sample tubes and vials are among the highest-velocity plastics on any lab reorder sheet, consumed by the case wherever specimens are collected, spun or stored. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between conical and round-bottom centrifuge tubes?

Conical tubes taper to a point that concentrates pellets at the bottom for easy recovery and clean supernatant decanting, which suits cell and precipitate work. Round-bottom tubes distribute force across a curved base and are used where higher g-forces or specific rotor fits are needed. Both are stocked in 15 mL and 50 mL polypropylene.

Are cryogenic vials rated for liquid nitrogen storage?

Cryo vials in this category are molded from polypropylene and rated for ultra-low freezer and vapor-phase liquid nitrogen storage. Internal-thread vials seal the cap inside the tube rim, while external-thread vials keep threads outside the sample. Buyers requiring liquid-phase submersion should confirm the seal type on the product page.

What cap types are available for tubes and vials?

Closures include threaded screw caps with silicone or O-ring washers, one-press snap caps on microcentrifuge tubes, and hinged caps. Caps are stocked attached to the tube and as loose closures in matching thread sizes, including color-coded options for sample sorting.

Can hospitals and labs order tubes, caps and vials in bulk?

Yes. Tubes, caps and vials are stocked in case quantities for hospital and reference labs, research and clinical facilities, physician office labs and biotech sites. Standing orders cover the highest-volume SKUs, including 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes, 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes and standard cryo vials. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.

What tube and vial should a laboratory stock on its formulary?

A working tube and vial stock list typically includes 15 mL and 50 mL conical centrifuge tubes, a range of microcentrifuge tubes from 0.2 mL to 2.0 mL, cryogenic vials for freezer archiving, 20 mL scintillation vials, glass sample vials and a supply of matching loose caps. MAP Medical builds consolidated packages by facility type and testing volume - contact our team for an assessment.

Tubes, Caps & Vials