Sterile Lab Containers

Lab containers are essential within the lab for collecting, storing, and transporting samples, reagents, chemicals, and solutions. Sterile containers prevent contamination or evaporation of samples when used with lids or caps to contain samples. Scientific containers provide safety and containment benefits, minimizing the risk of exposure to personnel within the lab and ensuring safety during applications.

Formalin biopsy containers are supplied with leakproof closure with an O-ring, ensuring total contents protection. Graduated lab containers provide and enable accurate and precise measurements of volumes with volumetric markers, which is crucial for quantitative analysis and preparation. Autoclavable plastic containers are manufactured from premium plastic and can withstand heating or cooling applications. The premium plastic of Scientific containers ensures consistency in quality and performance and can maintain a controlled environment for reactions and processes. Dispensing bins are excellent waste solutions and allow safe and controlled disposal from laboratory protocols to ensure a clean environment.

Other container types available at Thomas Scientific are our carboys, lab cups and collection containers.

Sterile Lab Containers

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  • Leakbuster™ Specimen Containers

    Vials All vials are manufactured from premium quality plastic which ensures consistent quality and performance. The streamlined straight sided vials are stable, stackable and save space in storage. POLYPROPYLENE is optically clear, flexible and resists breakage. This container is ideal for use in...

  • Specimen Containers with Press-Close Lids

    Designed for storing biological fluids and pathology specimens, these containers are also useful for almost any miscellaneous storage needs, such as at laboratory or nursing stations.  Containers are non-sterile.  All containers are precision-molded from either high-density polyethylene or...

  • Waste Containers with Hinged Lids

    IBI’s BETA-GARD™ waste containers are designed for radioactive waste or any other laboratory waste that requires containment. These safe storage containers may be used with disposable NRC-approved waste bags. There are four (4) stationary waste containers available in convenient sizes with...

  • True North™ Slide Box

    Heathrow Scientific

    Store in ultra-low temperatures with confidence! Protect your slides in ultra-low temperature ranges down to –80°C. Durable polycarbonate construction and rugged stainless steel provide safe storage and transport of 25 x 75 mm and 1 x 3" slides. Grooved slide slots separate slides preventing...

  • Snap-Seal™ Plastic Sample Containers

    Snap-Seal™ Plastic Sample Containers Patented Snap-Seal sealing mechanism Samples will not leak when closed properly Specially-designed hinged cap keeps your fingers away from the lid and the sample and reduces contamination Cap stays up when open, down when closed; and has a rough surface for...

  • Sterile Specimen Containers - ClikSeal™ Style With Lids

    4 oz. Specimen Container Blue Screw Cap Tamper Evident Seal Translucent Color Capacity: 4 oz. / 120 cc sterile, individually wrapped

  • Formalin Filled Tite-Rite™ Containers

    Globe Scientific's formalin filled Tite-Rite™ containers feature dual-threaded polyethylene screw caps and provide one of the best leak-resistant and air-tight closures on the market. The containers are prefilled half way with 10% neutral buffered formalin. Custom labels and packaging is...

  • Tubby® Containers

    Heathrow Scientific

    Sturdy tubs with lids and dividers Using the removable dividers you can create as big or as small a compartment as you need. All versions of our handy Tubby stackable storage containers will help you organize your laboratory. Perfect for keeping tubes, tips, pipets, gloves, and other small items...

  • Wide-Mouth Bio-Tite* Specimen Containers - 90mL (3 oz.) 53mm

    Bio-Tite caps create leak-resistant seal for superior safety and handling 90mL (3 oz.); Opening: 53mm Dual-threaded caps create improved sealing Sterilized by gamma irradiation, which eliminates potential contamination Top and bottom positive grip knurls are easy to grip and open using latex gloves...

  • Metro Smart Tray System, ESD Tray Rubber Inlays, Blue Top with Black Bottom

    The ESD-safe SmartTray facilitates efficient tracking of work-in-process and finished goods with the use of bar code technology.

  • Tube Auditor

    Azenta Life Sciences

    Azenta products are intended for sale/shipment within the US and Latin America only. All other International customers should contact their local Azenta distributor to place orders for Azenta products.

  • BioX Polycarbonate Freezer Boxes

    Chemically resistant to alcohols and mild organic solvents Can be repeatedly frozen and thawed; suitable for LN2 or freezer storage Compatible with 0.5ml, 1.5ml, or 2.0ml microtubes and cryogenic vials Boxes feature numbered grids for sample identification Drain holes and air vents minimize...

  • Stainless Steel Storage Drums

    These Stainless Steel Drums have a very high quality finish and are supplied with sturdy side handles, lid, gasket and clampband. The robust, hygienic design means this container is suitable for the most demanding of applications. Open top pharmaceutical and chemical grade drums with lids Range of...

  • Wash Basins Solution/Sponge - Stainless Steel

    Stainless steel solution basins provide rounded radius corners for easy cleaning and a flo-spin recessed bottom. The wide flange fits all size ring stands. A flat bottom and straight sides provide additional stability to this stainless steel sponge basin. The wide mouth makes it ideal for various...

  • 5 Gallon Bucket Gamma Seal Lid (Lid Only)

    Turns a 3.5 to 7 gallon pail into a resealable, screw top container. High density polyethylene construction. FDA compliant. Use with 3.5, 5, 6 or 7 Gallon Plastic Pails.

  • Natural 55 Gallon Drum, Closed Top, HDPE, Reconditioned

    Reconditioned 55 gallon poly drum, tight head with two 2 inch fittings on its non-removable cover for faucet, pump, and mixer use in processing and dispensing products inside. Holds 55 gallons of product durable impact strength. UN rated drum: 1A1/Y1.6/100 for transporting and storing low to medium...

  • Storage Container with Snap-on Cap

    Rigid-wall styrene vials with tight fitting polyethylene snap-on caps. Glass-clear for complete visibility. Excellent containers for storage of dry materials, powders, tablets, and more. Heavy walls for long service. Not for use at temperatures above 70°C (158°F).

  • Tite-Rite™ Non-Sterile Containers

    Globe's Tite-Rite™ containers are the ultimate in leak-tight storage and transport of liquids. The specially designed caps contain an inner liner designed to compress against the uppermost walls of the container, providing an air-tight seal. They are ideal for use in hospital pneumatic tube systems....

  • 15-GALLON Plastic Drum

    Plastic Drums Fit for Almost Any Liquid Product With their handle making them easy to carry, and their UN rating making them compatible with a wide-range of chemicals, household products, and hazardous materials alike, these 15 gallon plastic Drums are top-notch when it comes to safe transportation....

  • Acrylic Dispensing Bins

    Organize and upgrade your work area, retail space, wherever you need access to small parts. These dispensing bins have a magnet on the hopper door to keep it open during work periods. Hinged to door for convenient refilling. Contents are visible yet kept dust free. Wall-mountable with hardware...

  • Eco-Friendly SpecTainer™ Urine Containers

    The Simport Eco-Friendly SpecTainer™, one of the most innovative specimen containers on the market today, is now available in a new version: The Eco-Friendly SpecTainer™, a rapidly degradable Specimen Container. Plastics take hundreds of years to degrade naturally in the environment. The...

  • CoreDish® Biopsy Containers

    Simport® is proud to offer a multi-compartment container in the shape of a dish and half prefilled with 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, for holding and transporting biopsies. It is supplied with a leakproof closure with o-ring ensuring total protection of contents. Made of polystyrene. The...

  • Urine Specimen Bottle

    Made of polypropylene Features a dip-stick well for small volume testing and a pour spout for dripless pouring. Translucent, with a stable square base. Can be autoclaved. Also useful as a drosophila stock bottle. Snap Cap for 1219C81 Specimen Bottle Made of polyethylene; 46 mm

  • Workstation Storage Bin

    Heathrow Scientific

    Holds just about everything a lab needs Organize your most commonly used laboratory disposables in one central location. Acrylic unit has room to store gloves, Kimwipes®, and Parafilm®. Use bins to store tubes, tips, etc. Place on a counter. Measures 265 x 137 x 440 mm.

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What is a sterile container?

A sterile container is a specially designed, contaminant-free container used to collect, store, or transport biological or clinical samples, such as urine, blood, or tissue, without introducing any outside microorganisms. Sterile containers undergo sterilization processes, such as autoclaving or irradiation, to ensure they are free of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other contaminants. They seal to maintain sterility until use, making them essential in clinical, research, and laboratory settings where sample purity is crucial for accurate testing and analysis.