Sample Vials
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ AmberScrew Thread Vials w/Attached PTFE-Faced/White Rubber Lined Closures
Attached closed top black phenolic closures
DWK Life Sciences Wheaton™ Clear Glass Sample Vials in Lab File with Caps Attached
Attached caps help maintain cleanliness. Wheaton™ Clear Glass Sample Vials in Lab File With Caps Attached come in partitioned trays to provide an easy way to store empty vials or to inventory samples.
Parisienne de Verrerie™ Glass Pill Bottles
Excellent for sampling and storage needs. Parisienne de Verrerie™ Glass Pill Bottles are manufactured from borosilicate glass.
Fisherbrand™ Class A Clear Glass Threaded Vials with Caps, PTFE-faced White 14B Rubber Liner
Fisherbrand™ Type 1 Class A Borosilicate Glass Clear Sample Vials with Fitted Caps feature fitted black phenolic caps with either polycone liner or PTFE faced white rubber liner.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Natural PPCO Micro Packaging Vials: Nonsterile, Bulk Pack
Completely recover vial contents with these micro packaging vials, molded from high purity PPCO resin. The vials are skirted and feature conical interiors.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ LDPE Sample Vials with Closure
Store samples securely in Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ LDPE Sample Vials with Closure, which have a friction-fit, snap closure and will not shatter like glass.
Fisherbrand™ Class A Clear Glass Threaded Vials with Attached Caps, PE Poly-Seal™ Cone Liner
With low-density polyethylene Poly-Seal cone liners
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO Low-Profile Closures for Micro Packaging Vials: Nonsterile, Bulk Pack
Quickly identify samples with Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO Low-Profile Micro Packaging Vial Closures, offered in a variety of colors.
Azpack™ Freeze Drying and Injection Vials
Ensure optimum protection of the contents against premature aging. Azpack™ Freeze Drying and Injection Vials protect content integrity and loss of effectiveness.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ ClearScrew Thread Sample Vials with Attached PTFE-Faced/White Rubber Lined Caps
Packaged in corrugated trays with partitions
Cole-Parmer™ Snap-Cap Sample Vials
Store a wide variety of liquids and solids with these sample vials. Cole Parmer™ Snap-Cap Sample Vials are clear, durable and lightweight.
Thermo Scientific™ Chromacol™ Storage Vials
For general storage applications
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO Low-Profile Closures for Micro Packaging Vials: Sterile, Bulk Pack
Identify samples quickly using Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO Low-Profile Micro Packaging Vial Closures, offered in a variety of colors.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO Micro Packaging Vial Closures for 4.5mL Vials: Sterile, Bulk Pack
Quickly identify samples using colored closures offered in green, white or natural, specifically designed for the 4.5mL micro packaging vial.
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ General Long Term Storage Tubes
Contain samples in cost-efficient round-bottom, externally-threaded Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ General Long Term Storage Tubes.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ ClearScrew Thread Sample Vials w/Unattached PTFE-Faced/White Rubber Lined Closures
Unattached closed top black phenolic closures
Alfa Aesar™ Wig-L-Bug™ Accessories
For use with Digital Wig-L-Bug Mixing/Grinding Mill
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO High Profile Closures with Color Coders for Micro Packaging Vials: Sterile, Bulk Pack
Reduce the risk of contaminating contents using Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO High Profile Closures with Color Coders for Micro Packaging Vials.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ AmberScrew Thread Vials with Attached White Rubber Lined Closures
Attached closed top black phenolic closures
Fisherbrand™ Type 1 Diagnostic Clear Glass Vials
Provides excellent clarity and dimensional accuracy from vial to vial due to tubular design. Fisherbrand™ Type 1 Diagnostic Clear Glass Vials are manufactured using Type 1 neutral glass.
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO Micro Packaging Vials with E-beam Irradiation: Sterile, Bulk Pack
Recover the entire contents of Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ PPCO Micro Packaging Vials, which feature a conical bottom.
Fisherbrand™ Type III Soda Lime Glass Specimen Vial
Use these dependable vials for small sample collection, analysis or storage. Fisherbrand™ Type III Soda Lime Glass Specimen Vials are ideal for a range of diagnostic, pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ ClearScrew Thread Sample Vials without Closures
Packaged in corrugated trays with partitions
Thermo Scientific™ National Silanized Sample Vials
Thermo Scientific™ National Silanized Sample Vials are constructed of superior quality borosilicate clear or amber glass.
Thermo Scientific™ Reacti-Vial™ Small Glass Reaction Vials
Use Thermo Scientific™ Reacti-Vial™ Small Reaction Vials in the Reacti-Therm™ Heating and Stirring module.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ ClearScrew Thread Sample Vials with Attached White Rubber Lined Caps
Packaged in corrugated trays with partitions
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Amber PPCO High Profile Closures with Color Coders for Micro Packaging Vials: Nonsterile
Identify samples quickly. These threaded, high-profile closures are noncytotoxic and nonpyrogenic, and eliminate risky O-rings that might fall out or contaminate contents.
Thermo Scientific™ Chromacol Round Bottom Amber Vials with Crimp Top
Save time and reduce risk of contamination. These convenience amber vials offer great quality of crimp tops and round bottoms.
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Tubes and vials are essential items in most laboratories. Sample vials (also called specimen vials) are a particular variety used to secure and maintain the integrity of their contents.
What kinds of sample vials are available?
- General sample vials for samples of up to 75mL or more
- Micro sampling vials and closures for smaller sample sizes up to 2mL
Most sample vials are flat-bottomed with straight sides for stability on the bench, although dedicated vial racks can be used. Sample vials are often profiled to minimise dead volumes above the sample surface. Smaller vials may also have conical interiors for improved sample recovery. Sample vials are often supplied in kits in partitioned trays to aid inventory and identification. Sample vials may also be sterile or pre-cleaned for conformity to various certification and compliance requirements.
Glass sample vials made from Type 1 Class A borosilicate glass have low extractables and superior chemical resistance, others made from soda lime glass are for less demanding applications. Plastic sample vials are manufactured from polypropylene, PFA, LDPE or PPCO. Most sample vials are clear, but amber-coloured versions are also available for light-sensitive samples.
Vials are supplied without caps, or else with caps either packaged separately or ready-fitted to minimise contamination. Sample vial caps can be screw-top, friction-fit or snap closure, and made of polythene, polypropylene, black phenolic or aluminium. Caps may be lined with a rubber or a PTFE-faced septum.
What are sample vials used for?
- Sample collection and storage
- Sample preservation, display or exhibition
























