Container Recommendations

General Information

Tube Size Limits

• Diameter: minimum 12mm; maximum 16mm (prefer 12-13mm)
• Length (without stopper): minimum 75mm; maximum 100mm

Closure

• Must be push on only and quickly removable with one hand.
• Please do not use screw capped tubes.
• Do not apply tape or parafilm on caps.

Tube Material

• Glass: must be silicone treated.
• Please do not use screw capped tubes.
• Plastic: either polystyrene or polypropylene.

Specific Recommendations

The following tubes are easy to open and do not leak. The examples below are listed in order of preference.

• Glass serum separator, 13X100mm (7ml)
  (Corvac brand. These tubes are silicone treated and are packed in cardboard racks suitable for shipping. Available from: Midwest Vet Supply (800) 352-2831; Far-Vet Supply (800) 328-9483.)
• Polystyrene 12X75mm
  (Falcon Brand #2054. These tubes are sterile and include caps. Available from: Curtin Matheson (612) 934-1835; VWR Scientific (800) 932-5000.)
• Polystyrene 12X75mm
  (Tubes #5-3305-800, caps #5-3302-800. Available from: Helena Plastics (800) 227-1727.)
• Polystyrene 12X75mm
  (Tubes #60818-361, plug cap #60819-003. Available from: VWR Scientific (800) 932-5000.)