Sample Storage Containers for Clinical and Laboratory Use
Sample storage containers are lidded PP and HDPE vessels used to hold and preserve clinical specimens, tissue fixatives, reagents, and chemicals during laboratory processing, storage, and transport. Globe Scientific's range includes PP Tite-Rite graduated containers (40 mL, 90 mL), PP specimen cups with ¼-turn caps (120 mL), pre-filled 10% NBF PP containers for tissue fixation, and HDPE economy multi-purpose containers (240 mL–2500 mL). PP containers are autoclavable (121°C); HDPE containers are rated from −100°C to +120°C. MBP ships to labs across the US, Canada, and internationally and is a registered vendor for Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Sample Storage Containers
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What Are Sample Storage Containers?
Sample storage containers are closed, lidded vessels used to hold and preserve laboratory specimens, reagents, fixatives, and chemicals during processing, storage, and transport. The category spans polypropylene (PP) graduated specimen cups (30–120 mL) for clinical specimen collection, HDPE wide-mouth containers (240 mL–2500 mL) for reagent and buffer holding, and specialized PP Tite-Rite wide-mouth containers (40–90 mL) for tissue fixation and specimen transport. Globe Scientific's container line includes graduated specimen cups with ¼-turn and full-thread screw caps, pre-filled NBF containers for histology, and HDPE multi-purpose containers across the full volume range. PP containers are autoclavable and the correct format for any sterile application; HDPE containers offer the broadest chemical resistance for non-sterile reagent and waste applications.
What you will find:
- Multi-Purpose Containers: Versatile containers for routine, sterile, and chemical-resistant sample storage applications.
- Jerricans: Heavy-duty containers for safe storage and transport of large liquid volumes.
- Carboys: Large-capacity containers designed for secure storage and dispensing of laboratory liquids.
How to Choose Sample Storage Containers
Material: PP vs. HDPE
PP is autoclavable at 121°C, suitable for sterile specimen collection, reagent preparation, and tissue fixation workflows. HDPE offers slightly broader chemical resistance and very low leachables for chemical and buffer storage. For formalin fixation, PP is the verified compatible material; confirm HDPE compatibility with aggressive organic chemicals before use.
Closure Type
Quarter-turn screw caps (¼-turn) are designed for rapid, one-hand sealing—standard in clinical specimen collection where speed and ergonomics matter. Full-thread screw caps with integral seal rings provide a more secure, leak-resistant closure for long-term storage and transport. Snap lids on HDPE economy containers suit bench-accessible static storage.
Graduated vs. Non-Graduated
Graduated containers with molded mL and oz volume markings enable volume estimation without a separate measuring cylinder—useful for specimen collection, fixative volume determination, and primary aliquoting. Non-graduated smooth-sided containers are appropriate where precise volume measurement is not needed and where a smooth surface aids label adhesion and cleaning.
Sterile vs. Non-Sterile
Sterile specimen containers (individually gamma-irradiated, SAL 10⁻⁶) are required for urine culture, tissue collection, and clinical specimen handling. Non-sterile containers are appropriate for chemical storage, reagent preparation, waste collection, and any application where biological sterility is not required.
Specifications Context
Globe Scientific PP specimen containers are ISO 9001:2015 certified and manufactured from virgin polypropylene compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 standards. Tite-Rite PP containers feature a 53 mm wide-mouth opening for easy specimen access and a full-thread screw cap with an integrated sealing ring to ensure leak resistance during transport. Pre-filled NBF containers are supplied with hazard labeling and transport packaging suitable for clinical histology workflows. 90 mL graduated PP specimen containers remain the standard format in CAP-accredited urinalysis and urine culture laboratories. Explore storage boxes & racks, multi-purpose containers, and jerricans for complementary storage solutions.
Sometimes the difference between good data and repeat work comes down to how well the sample was stored. Contact the MBP Team today to request a quote for your storage needs.
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