Vials, Cups & Containers

Sample vials, specimen cups, and laboratory containers serve as the primary interface between a sample and the analytical process — and their material, closure, and volume characteristics must match the matrix, collection method, and downstream analysis being performed. Polypropylene and polyethylene containers resist most aqueous matrices and are well-suited to biological and environmental specimen collection, while glass vials remain the preferred format for organic solvent extracts and trace-level analytical work where polymer adsorption or leaching would compromise results. Closure integrity, graduation accuracy, and sterility status round out the selection criteria for laboratories managing regulated specimens or chain-of-custody sample programs.

Ibis Scientific stocks a practical range of laboratory vials, specimen cups, and sample containers in glass and plastic formats covering urine and biological specimen collection cups, screw-top and snap-cap sample vials, centrifuge tubes, and general-purpose containers in a range of volumes suited to environmental, clinical, food safety, and research laboratory workflows. Contact us for volume pricing or product selection assistance.