Sample Storage Container

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Urine Collection Products?</h2>
 Urine collection products for laboratory use are containers and preservative systems designed to collect, stabilize, and transport urine specimens for urinalysis (UA), urine culture (C&amp;S), nucleic acid-based testing (NAAT for STIs), cell-free DNA (cfDNA) liquid biopsy, and 24-hour timed collections. Formats include sterile cups (30&ndash;60 mL), preservative tubes (5&ndash;50 mL), vacuum-draw urine transfer tubes, 24-hour collection containers (2&ndash;3 L), and preservative-prefilled devices for ambient-temperature stabilization of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Choose urine collection products with an active preservative when specimens cannot be processed within 2 hours of collection, when samples must be shipped to a centralized lab, or when nucleic acid integrity over 24+ hours is required.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Sterile urine collection containers for routine diagnostic sampling</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Urine transport tubes for secure handling and transfer workflows</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Preservative urine tubes for culture and urinalysis stability</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Midstream urine collection systems for contamination reduction</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">24-hour urine collection containers for metabolic testing workflows</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Leak-resistant screw-cap urine tubes for safe transport</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Graduated urine containers with volume markings for easy measurement</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Pediatric urine collection solutions for low-volume sampling</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Closed-system urine transfer devices for reduced exposure handling</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">General laboratory urine collection consumables for research use</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Urine Collection Products</h2>
 Application: Culture vs. NAAT vs. Nucleic Acid Research For culture (C&amp;S), use sterile cups or boric acid preservative tubes. For NAAT (STI panels for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea), use sterile cups or manufacturer-validated transfer tubes; confirm with your platform's IFU (e.g., Hologic Aptima Combo 2 uses a specific urine transport tube). For nucleic acid research (cfDNA, RNA, protein), use dedicated urine preservative tubes (Norgen, Streck) that stabilize analytes for up to 72 hours at room temperature. Volume: Random vs. 24-Hour Collection Random midstream urine (10&ndash;30 mL) is adequate for urinalysis, culture, and NAAT. Timed 24-hour collections (total volume 500&ndash;3000 mL) require large-volume containers with the appropriate preservative for the ordered panel. Mixing 24-hour containers with different preservatives is a common error&mdash;verify the correct preservative type with the laboratory before dispensing to the patient. Preservative Compatibility Boric acid tubes maintain bacterial counts for culture up to 24 hours at room temperature. Boric acid is NOT compatible with NAAT workflows&mdash;it inhibits PCR. For NAAT, use plain sterile containers or manufacturer-specific transfer tubes. For liquid biopsy cfDNA, Streck Cell-Free DNA Urine Preservative maintains cell integrity and prevents genomic DNA contamination for up to 72 hours. Sterility All urine containers intended for culture must be certified sterile. Containers for NAAT must be certified DNase-free and RNase-free to prevent nucleic acid contamination from the container. Confirm sterility and nuclease-free certification in the manufacturer's datasheet before use in molecular workflows. Automated Compatibility For high-throughput labs using automated urine analyzers (Sysmex UF-5000, Siemens CLINITEK), confirm that the collection tube format and cap design are compatible with tube-handling robotics. Copan UriSponge&reg; (FDA-cleared October 2024) is a boric-acid-free device validated for direct loading on WASP&reg; automation systems. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Specifications Context</h2>
 Standard urine collection cups are manufactured from transparent polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS) with wide-mouth, screw-cap lids. Sterile cups rated for culture meet ISO 7886 and are non-pyrogenic. Boric acid preservative tubes contain approximately 1.8% boric acid, stabilizing bacterial counts by creating a bacteriostatic environment. Norgen urine preservative tubes (5&ndash;50 mL, available in multiple sizes) stabilize DNA, RNA, microRNA, and protein from fresh urine for over 2 years at room temperature per manufacturer validation data. As of 2026, liquid biopsy studies using urine cfDNA routinely use Streck Cell-Free DNA Urine Preservative (3 mL per 30 mL urine) as the standard stabilization protocol in published clinical research protocols. 
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Urine Collection Products

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24 Hour Urine Collection Container

Globe Scientific 24-hour urine collection containers in five variants: 3 L TransferTop™ amber (108010, CS/30), 2 L affixed screwcap amber (108020A, CS/54), 2.5 L affixed screwcap amber (108025A, CS/30), 3 L affixed screwcap amber (108030A, CS/30), 3 L red screwcap + snap pour spout (108095, CS/40).

Manufacture

Container, 24 Hour Urine Collection, 3000mL (3 Liter), Affixed TransferTop Screwcap, Amber, CS/30

Container, 24 Hour Urine Collection, 2000mL (2 Liter), Affixed Screwcap, Amber, CS/54

Container, 24 Hour Urine Collection, 2500mL (2.5 Liter), Affixed Screwcap, Amber, CS/30

Container, 24 Hour Urine Collection, 3000mL (3 Liter), Affixed Screwcap, Amber, CS/30

Container, 24 Hour Urine Collection, 3 Liter, Red with Screwcap and Snap Pour Spout, CS/40

109217-Group-Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

30mL Self-Standing Container with Screw Caps

Globe Scientific 30 mL self-standing universal containers with attached HDPE screwcap, conical bottom, 30 × 115 mm, rated to 5,000 RPM (6,160 × g). Available in polystyrene (109217) for optical clarity or polypropylene (109220) for solvent resistance and autoclave compatibility. 100/bag, 500/cs.

Container, Universal, 30mL, Attached Screwcap, PS, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Container, Universal, 30mL, Attached Screwcap, PP, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

4 oz. Specimen Containers & Collection Cups

Globe Scientific 4 oz. Specimen Container: 4 oz (120 mL, graduated to 100 mL) sterile PP specimen container. 1/4-turn red PE screwcap, 56.8&times;72.5 mm, individually wrapped with tri-lingual patient ID label. Cleanroom aseptic processing. 100/case. Available sterile with red cap (5912, 100/cs) or green cap (5913, 100/cs); non-sterile in red 100/cs (5914), red 500/cs (5915), or green 500/cs (5915G).

Specimen Container, 4oz, with 1/4-Turn Red Screwcap and Tri-Lingual ID Label, STERILE, PP, Individually Wrapped, Graduated, CS/100

Specimen Container, 4oz, with 1/4-Turn Green Screwcap and Tri-Lingual ID Label, STERILE, PP, Individually Wrapped, Graduated, CS/100

Specimen Container, 4oz, with Separate 1/4-Turn Red Screwcap, Non-Sterile, PP, Graduated, Bulk, CS/100

Specimen Container, 4oz, with Separate 1/4-Turn Red Screwcap, Non-Sterile, PP, Graduated, Bulk, CS/500

Specimen Container, 4oz, with Separate 1/4-Turn Green Screwcap, Non-Sterile, PP, Graduated, Bulk, CS/500

5920-Group-Lab Supplies for Physicians Offices

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5920-Group-TDS-5921

6.5oz Collection Cup with Pour Spout

Globe Scientific 5920 Series Collection Cup — 6.5 oz polypropylene specimen collection cup with integrated pour spout, molded mL/oz graduations, non-sterile, 500 per case (25 per sleeve, 20 sleeves). Available in six configurations: plain PP (5920) or PS (5921), with paper lid PP (5924) or PS (5925), with attached thermometer strip PP (5926), and replacement paper lids separately (5929).

Specimen Container, 6.5oz, with Pour Spout, PP, Graduated, 25/Pack, 20 Packs/Unit, CS/500

Specimen Container, 6.5oz, with Pour Spout, PS, Graduated, CS/500

Specimen Container, 6.5oz, Paper Lid Included in Each Pack, Pour Spout, PP, Graduated, 25/Pack, 20 Packs/Unit, CS/500

Specimen Container, 6.5oz, Paper Lid Included in Each Pack, Pour Spout, PS, Graduated, 25/Pack, 20 Packs/Unit, CS/500

Specimen Container, 6.5oz, with Attached Thermometer Strip, Pour Spout, PP, Graduated, CS/500

Paper Lid for 6.5oz Specimen Containers, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Case, CS/500

5543-Analyzer Consumables Catalog

ABBOTT: Sample Tube, for use with the Abbott AxSYM analyzer, 16 x 75mm, PP, 500/Bag, 2 Bags/Unit

5543 by Globe Scientific is a 16 × 75 mm polypropylene sample tube for the Abbott® AxSYM® automated immunoassay analyzer. Sold 500/bag, 2 bags per case (1,000 total). PP construction compatible with serum, plasma, and aqueous matrices; compatible with refrigeration and freeze storage. Order from MBP, a registered vendor to Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eurofins, and many other institutes across the USA.

5538-Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

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BECKMAN: 13mm Plug Cap for IDS Beckman Specimen Automation Track (2nd Generation), Blue, 500/Bag

5538 by Globe Scientific — blue 13 mm polyethylene plug caps for the Beckman IDS Specimen Automation Track (2nd Generation). 500 caps per bag. Cost-effective OEM replacement for Beckman automation track consumables. Available from MBP Inc. worldwide.

5574-Analyzer Consumables Catalog

Coagulation Cup with Metal Mixing Bar, PS, for use with the Accustasis, CoaData and BFT2 analyzers, BAG/1000

Globe Scientific 5574 — polystyrene coagulation cuvette with metal mixing bar for the Accustasis®, CoaData®, and BFT2® analyzers. Sold in bags of 1,000. Suited for PT, INR, aPTT, and fibrinogen assays in clinical coagulation laboratories.

Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

TDS-6148

Drug Test Container

Drug Test Container by Globe Scientific — 90 mL sterile polypropylene drug test container with attached white quarter-turn screwcap, Celsius thermometer strip, and Tab-Seal patient ID label. For workplace and clinical urine drug testing. 300/cs. Order 6236 (wide-mouth, attached screwcap, CS/300) or 6238 (attached screwcap, CS/400).

Drug Test Container, 90mL, Wide Mouth, Attached White Screwcap, STERILE, Tab-Seal Patient ID Label & Celsius Thermometer Strip, PP, CS/300

Drug Test Container, 90mL, with Attached White Screwcap, STERILE, Tab-Seal Patient ID Label & Thermometer Strip, PP, CS/400

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Fecal Collection Tubes?</h2>
 Fecal collection tubes are pre-filled, single-use containers for stabilizing DNA, RNA, and the microbial community profile of stool specimens at ambient temperature&mdash;eliminating the need for immediate freezing after collection. A spoon or spatula attached to the screw cap enables hygienic self-collection of approximately 200&ndash;500 mg of stool directly into the preservative. Tubes are used in gut microbiome research (16S rRNA, metagenomics, metatranscriptomics), intestinal pathogen surveillance, SARS-CoV-2 wastewater and fecal RNA detection, and colorectal disease biomarker studies. Choose fecal collection tubes with an RNA-stabilizing preservative (DNA/RNA Shield) when both DNA and RNA targets&mdash;or fragile viral RNA&mdash;must be preserved from stool specimens shipped at room temperature.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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<ul>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Fecal collection tubes with stabilization preservatives for DNA/RNA preservation</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Stool sample collection kits with integrated sampling spoons or swabs</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Microbiome preservation tubes for sequencing and research applications</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Sterile fecal collection containers for clinical diagnostics</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Leak-proof transport tubes for safe sample handling</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Pathogen-inactivating collection systems for improved biosafety</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Fecal Collection Tubes</h2>
 Preservative Chemistry Zymo Research DNA/RNA Shield fecal tubes (catalog R1101, 9 mL fill) stabilize DNA and RNA and take a microbial snapshot at the time of collection by inactivating viruses and pathogens. Standard OMNIgene&bull;GUT (DNA Genotek) tubes stabilize DNA for microbiome DNA profiling, but are not validated for RNA preservation. For any RNA target&mdash;metatranscriptomics, viral RNA, host gene expression in stool&mdash;choose DNA/RNA Shield-based tubes.
Bead Format vs. No Beads Catalog R1101 is a 9 mL tube without beads for direct stool input, followed by vortexing. Catalog R1137 (4 mL, with 5 glass beads) facilitates mechanical homogenization of hard fecal pellets, particularly from mouse and non-human primate models. Choose the bead format when working with solid or compacted stool material requiring physical disruption before stabilization.
Tube Volume and Sample Input Standard Zymo fecal tubes accommodate 200&ndash;500 mg of stool in 9 mL of reagent or 100&ndash;200 mg in 4 mL (bead format). Confirm fill volume against your extraction kit's minimum input. Over-filling exceeds the validated preservative-to-sample ratio and risks incomplete pathogen inactivation and nucleic acid degradation.
Downstream Application Compatibility All DNA/RNA Shield fecal tubes are compatible with Zymo ZymoBIOMICS DNA Miniprep, Quick-RNA, and Direct-zol kits without reagent removal. For third-party kits (QIAGEN PowerSoil, Thermo Fisher MagMAX), run a pilot test: residual Shield at high concentration may cause column inhibition in some bead-based soil kits.
Kit vs. Tube-Only Format The Zymo Individual Fecal Collection Kit (R1101-K) packages one fecal tube, a Feces Catcher, gloves, and a biohazard bag in a sealed pouch&mdash;suitable for mailed at-home collection in population studies. The tube-only format (10-pack or 50-pack) suits high-throughput lab processing where accessories are managed separately.
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Zymo Research DNA/RNA Shield fecal tubes are 20 &times; 76 mm screw-cap polypropylene vessels with a spoon integrated into the cap. The reagent preserves nucleic acids for 28 days at ambient temperature (15&ndash;25 &deg;C); samples can be frozen at &minus;20 &deg;C or &minus;80 &deg;C for long-term archival. SARS-CoV-2 RNA preservation in fecal samples using DNA/RNA Shield was evaluated in a 2021 Nature Communications study (Huber et al.) that benchmarked it against OMNIgene&bull;GUT and unpreserved PBS controls, demonstrating superior viral RNA recovery after ambient-temperature storage. Fecal samples stabilized with DNA/RNA Shield are non-infectious and compatible with standard courier shipping under UN3373 and IATA P650. As of 2026, the ZR1101 and ZR1137 catalog numbers are available through MBP with direct PO ordering. 
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Fecal Collection

Globe Scientific's Fecal Containers

Globe Scientific fecal collection containers in four variants: 30 mL PS with spoon (109117), 30 mL PP with spoon (109120), 30 mL PP with spoon + attached ID label (109120L), and 20 mL white PP with stick (109224). Non-sterile. 500–1,200/cs.

Container, Fecal, 30mL, Attached Screwcap with Spoon, PS, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Container, Fecal, 30mL, Attached Screw Cap with Spoon, PP, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Container, Fecal, 30mL, Attached Screw Cap with Spoon, PP, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing, Attached ID Label, 50/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Stool Container with Stick, 20mL, White PP, 100/Bag, 12 Bags/Unit, CS/1200

Large Capacity Leak Resistant Containers

Globe Scientific Histology Containers is a 250 mL (8 oz) polypropylene container with a separate ribbed yellow PE screw cap. Molded graduations, stackable, non-sterile, 100 per case. For histology specimen storage, gross pathology, and large-volume clinical containment. Available in 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL.

Container: Histology, 250mL (8oz), PP, Graduated, with Separate Yellow Screwcap, CS/100

Container: Histology, 500mL (16oz), PP, Graduated, with Separate Yellow Screwcap, CS/100

Container: Histology, 1000mL (32oz), PP, Graduated, with Separate Yellow Screwcap, CS/100

Specimen Collection Cups, 5oz, 100/Sleeve, 25 Sleeves/Unit, CS/2500

Globe Scientific 6208: 5 oz specimen collection cup, high-volume sleeve packaging: 100/sleeve, 25 sleeves/case (2,500 cups total per case).

Specimen Container, 4oz, with Attached Thermometer Strip, Separate 1/4-Turn Red Screwcap, Non-Sterile, PP, Graduated, Bulk, CS/500

5916 by Globe Scientific is a 4&#160;oz (100&#160;mL graduated) polypropylene specimen container with an attached liquid crystal thermometer strip and a separate 1/4-turn ergonomic red screwcap. Non-sterile, latex-free, frosted writing area. Designed for urine drug testing and urinalysis collection where post-collection temperature verification is required. Sold in cases of 500.

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