Labcon SuperClear® sample tubes and transport tubes

Secure Sample Collection and High-Quality Transport

Labcon SuperClear® sample and transport tubes are designed for primary biological sample collection and the safe transport of specimen material. The tubes are suitable for all types of biological samples, including liquids, and combine high mechanical strength with maximum protection against leakage and contamination.

The leak-proof screw caps ensure an effective seal, reducing the risk of exposure during handling and transport. This makes the tubes particularly suitable for protecting valuable and sensitive samples.

Design and Functionality

The tubes are self-standing and feature a conical bottom with a wide skirted base for enhanced stability. They are manufactured from durable, medical-grade polypropylene and can withstand centrifugation up to 12,000 × G (RCF).

For optimal usability, the tubes are:

• Equipped with clear 1 ml graduations
• Designed with a large frosted writing area for labeling
• Autoclavable
• Suitable for freezing down to -80 °C

Sterile versions are certified free from RNase, DNase, DNA/RNA, and pyrogens.

Caps are included and feature a flat top with membrane sealing for enhanced leak protection.

IATA 95 kPa Certification – Safe Air Transport

When transporting biological samples, international aviation regulations require compliance with IATA 95 kPa certification. This standard verifies that the container can withstand an internal pressure differential of at least 95 kPa (0.95 bar / 13.8 psi) without leakage.

Labcon SuperClear® transport tubes meet these requirements and are therefore approved for air transport of biological substances.

In countries applying the UN3373 standard, the tubes may be used as primary containers for both air and ground shipment.

Development and Quality Assurance

The tubes are developed in Labcon’s in-house laboratory and tested in independent professional facilities to ensure reliable performance in routine laboratory applications.

All sterile products are packaged in medical-grade packaging and radiation sterilized according to a validated ISO 11137 method, achieving a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10⁻⁶.

Variants for light-sensitive samples are also available.

Technical Specifications

• Manufactured from 100% medical-grade polypropylene, USP Class VI
• Centrifugation up to 12,000 × G
• Temperature resistant down to -80 °C
• Flat, leak-proof screw cap with membrane seal
• Optically clear with green cap
• Compatible with standard storage systems

Dimensions:

• 5 ml: 60.2 mm height × 15.2 mm Ø
• 10 ml: 94 mm height × 15.2 mm Ø

Additional certifications:

• CE IVD approved
• Free from RNase/DNase and pyrogens
• IATA 95 kPa certified
• Manufactured in the USA

ACT Label and Environmentally Responsible Production

Labcon SuperClear® tubes are ACT labeled and manufactured with documented attention to environmental impact. Production takes place in California using 93% renewable energy.

Sustainable materials such as bioplastics and recycled plastics are incorporated, and packaging is designed to minimize plastic use and printed with heavy-metal-free inks.

The ACT label provides transparent documentation of the product’s environmental profile based on production, energy consumption, packaging, and life cycle impact.

FDA Registered and Food Contact Approved

Labcon is an FDA-registered medical device manufacturer. Products are manufactured under controlled GMP conditions (FDA CFR21) and meet requirements for precision, clarity, mechanical strength, and centrifugation resistance.

The materials are approved for food contact.