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Universal Polyethylene Snap Caps for Blood Collection Tubes
Green Universal Polyethylene Snap Caps

Universal Polyethylene Snap Caps for Blood Collection Tubes, Fits Most 12mm, 13mm and 16mm Tubes, 1000 Per Bag

by McKesson
Year End Sale 32%
$ 37.95
$ 25.89
SKU 177-118115B-1

Universal Polyethylene Snap Caps for Blood Collection Tubes are plastic lids designed to fit most 12mm, 13mm, and 16mm blood collection tubes. These snap caps are made from polyethylene, a hard, durable, and lightweight plastic material. They provide a secure and leak-proof closure for blood collection tubes, helping to preserve the integrity of the sample and prevent contamination. These snap caps are universal, meaning they can be used with a variety of tube brands and sizes. They are easy to snap on and off, making them convenient for fast-paced medical settings. These snap caps are an essential component of blood collection supplies and are used in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

 

Specifications:

  • Universal Polyethylene Snap Caps
  • Ideal for recapping most 12 mm, 13 mm and 16 mm evacuated glass blood collection tubes.
  • Designed for easy-on and easy-off use, featuring double thumb tabs.
  • Flexible closures protect from aerosols of highly infectious microorganisms.
  • Guard samples against cross-contamination and laboratory work areas against .infection and spillage.
  • Precision-molded, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) designed to fit firmly on the tube.
  • Closures remain sturdy under most rigorous laboratory procedures, including centrifugation.
  • Color-coded for easy sample identification.
  • Not suitable for autoclaving.
  • Packaged: 1000 Per Bag

 

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Universal Polyethylene Snap Caps for Blood Collection Tubes, Fits Most 12mm, 13mm and 16mm Tubes, 1000 Per Bag
Universal Polyethylene Snap Caps for Blood Collection Tubes, Fits Most 12mm, 13mm and 16mm Tubes, 1000 Per Bag
$ 37.95 $ 25.89
FaqS FOR Blood Collection Tubes
  • What Are Blood Collection Tubes?

    Blood collection tubes are sterile, color-coded tubes designed for safe, accurate blood draws and laboratory testing. Each tube contains specific additives (or none) optimized for particular blood tests, minimizing errors, maintaining specimen integrity, and supporting fast, dependable diagnosis.

  • What Are the 7 Tubes of Blood Drawn? (Order of Draw)

    Blood Culture (Yellow/SPS) Light Blue Top (Citrate) Red Top (No additive/Clot activator) Gold/Tiger Top (SST – Serum Separator Tube) Green Top (Heparin) Lavender/Purple Top (EDTA) Gray Top (Fluoride/Glucose)

  • What Blood Tests Go in What Color Tube? | Blood Tube Color Chart

    Yellow (SPS): Blood cultures Light Blue: PT, PTT, coagulation studies Red: Serum, chemistry, serology, blood bank Gold/Tiger Top: Chemistries, immunology, viral testing Green: Plasma chemistry (electrolytes, troponin, ammonia) Lavender/Purple: CBC, Hgb A1c, blood typing, ESR, hematology Gray: Glucose, lactate

  • What Are the Different Types of Blood Collection Tubes?

    EDTA tubes Citrate tubes Heparin tubes Serum separator tubes (SST) No additive tubes (Plain Red) Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate tubes (Gray) Blood culture bottles Clot activator tubes (Orange)

  • What Color Tube is Used for Blood Bank Collection?

    Red top tube (plain, no additive) or Pink top tube (EDTA) are often used for blood bank testing and crossmatching.

  • What is an EDTA Tube Used For?

    EDTA (Lavender/Purple top tube): Used for CBC (Complete Blood Count), Hgb A1c, ESR, blood typing, hemoglobin, and hematology studies because EDTA prevents clotting.

  • What Are Common Phlebotomy Errors?

    Incorrect order of draw Hemolysis from rough handling Under- or over-filling tubes Using expired tubes Improper labeling Insufficient mixing or invert count Wrong tube type for test

  • Purpose of Different Tube Tops

    Tube tops are color-coded to identify the additive inside, preventing errors and ensuring sample integrity for specific test requirements.

  • Blood Tubes Used for What Tests? (Quick Test List)

    CBC, ESR, Hgb A1c: Lavender/Purple top (EDTA) CMP, BMP, TSH, T4, Chemistry: Gold/Tiger or Green top Coagulation (PT, PTT): Light Blue top Blood Bank (Type & Screen): Red or Pink top Glucose, Lactate: Gray top

  • What Are the 14 Blood Tests? (Common in a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel – CMP)

    Glucose Calcium Sodium Potassium Chloride CO2 (carbon dioxide) BUN (blood urea nitrogen) Creatinine Albumin Total protein ALP (alkaline phosphatase) ALT (alanine aminotransferase) AST (aspartate aminotransferase) Bilirubin (total)

  • What Color Tube is CBC and BMP?

    CBC: Lavender/Purple top (EDTA) BMP: Gold/Tiger top (SST) or Green top (Heparin)

  • What Blood Tube for CMP?

    Gold top (SST/serum separator tube) is standard for CMP; green top can also be used for plasma samples.

  • What Color Tube for Hgb A1c?

    Lavender/Purple top (EDTA)

  • What Color Tube for TSH and T4 (Thyroid Tests)?

    Gold/Tiger top (SST) or Red top for thyroid function testing.

  • What 14 Tests Are in a CMP?

    See "What are the 14 blood tests?" above; CMP includes electrolytes, kidney and liver markers, proteins, and glucose.

  • What Color Tube for PT?

    Light Blue top (Sodium citrate) is used for PT (Prothrombin Time) and other coagulation tests.

  • Why Choose Our Blood Collection Tubes?

    FDA & CE approved, sterile, single-use tubes Color-coded tops for zero-error draws Reliable preservation and separation of blood components Leak-proof, shatter-resistant construction Compatible with all standard blood draw systems Used by major hospitals, laboratories, and clinics worldwide

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