McKesson Specimen Transport Bag 8" x 10" - Biohazard Labeled with Spill-Proof Zip Closure

Professional Biohazard Specimen Transport Bags for Safe Laboratory Sample Handling

These premium specimen transport bags are specifically engineered for the safe, compliant transport of biological specimens, laboratory samples, and potentially infectious materials from collection sites to testing facilities. Featuring a clear 2-mil plastic construction with prominent biohazard labeling and a tight, spill-proof zip closure seal, these 8" x 10" bags deliver essential protection for healthcare workers, laboratory personnel, and the environment while ensuring regulatory compliance across clinical, hospital, reference lab, and point-of-care testing environments.

Critical Safety Features & Compliance Standards

• Biohazard Warning Labels: Each bag features clearly visible biohazard symbols in black and orange legend colors, providing immediate visual identification of potentially infectious contents and ensuring compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, CDC guidelines, and laboratory safety protocols for specimen handling
• Spill-Proof Zip Closure System: Engineered with a tight, secure zip closure mechanism that creates a reliable seal to prevent leakage, spillage, and contamination during transport, protecting healthcare workers from exposure to potentially infectious materials and maintaining specimen integrity throughout the transport chain
• Clear Transparent Construction: The transparent 2-mil plastic material enables visual verification of specimen containers, labels, and requisition forms without opening the bag, reducing handling risks, streamlining laboratory receiving processes, and supporting efficient specimen tracking and identification protocols
• Optimal 8" x 10" Dimensions: Generously sized at 8 inches by 10 inches to accommodate standard specimen collection tubes, urine containers, blood collection vials, swab transport media, and accompanying laboratory requisition forms while maintaining a compact profile for efficient storage and transport
• Durable 2-Mil Thickness: Heavy-duty 2-mil plastic construction provides excellent puncture resistance and tear strength to withstand the rigors of specimen transport, protecting against accidental damage during handling, courier transport, and pneumatic tube system delivery
• Storage Instruction Labeling: Includes printed storage instructions on the bag to guide proper specimen handling, temperature requirements, and transport protocols, reducing errors and ensuring specimens maintain diagnostic integrity from collection through analysis

Laboratory & Clinical Applications

Essential for transporting blood specimens, urine samples, stool cultures, throat swabs, wound cultures, body fluid samples, tissue specimens, and other biological materials requiring biohazard precautions. Ideal for hospital laboratories, physician office labs, reference laboratories, blood banks, urgent care centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, and any healthcare setting performing specimen collection and transport to off-site testing facilities.

Infection Control & Worker Safety

The spill-proof seal creates an effective primary barrier against specimen leakage, significantly reducing the risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious agents, and hazardous biological materials. The clear biohazard labeling ensures all personnel handling the specimens—from phlebotomists to couriers to laboratory technicians—immediately recognize the potential hazard and apply appropriate safety precautions, supporting comprehensive infection control programs.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Meets OSHA requirements for labeling and containment of potentially infectious materials during transport. The biohazard symbol and color-coded legend comply with universal biohazard warning standards, supporting facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing clinical specimen transport. The transparent design facilitates visual inspection for regulatory audits and quality assurance programs without compromising containment integrity.

Workflow Efficiency & Laboratory Operations

The clear construction eliminates time wasted searching for specific specimens or requisition forms, allowing laboratory receiving staff to quickly sort, prioritize, and route samples to appropriate testing departments. The standardized 8" x 10" size supports consistent specimen handling protocols across departments, simplifying staff training and reducing procedural errors. The zip closure enables one-handed operation in many cases, improving efficiency during high-volume specimen processing periods.

Specimen Integrity Protection

The sealed environment protects specimens from environmental contamination, cross-contamination between samples, and exposure to temperature fluctuations during transport. The durable plastic construction shields specimens from physical damage, light exposure, and handling stress that could compromise diagnostic accuracy. The secure closure prevents specimen mix-ups and maintains chain of custody documentation integrity throughout the pre-analytical phase.

Cost-Effective Disposable Design

Single-use disposable format eliminates the costs, complexity, and contamination risks associated with reusable specimen transport containers. Healthcare facilities benefit from simplified inventory management, reduced environmental services workload, and elimination of cleaning and sterilization requirements. The economical per-unit cost makes these bags practical for high-volume laboratory operations while maintaining uncompromising safety standards.

Versatile Multi-Specimen Transport

The generous interior dimensions accommodate multiple specimen tubes simultaneously, reducing the number of transport bags required for patients with multiple test orders. This consolidation streamlines courier logistics, reduces packaging waste, and simplifies specimen tracking while maintaining proper containment and identification for each sample.

Environmental & Disposal Considerations

After use, bags containing biohazardous materials should be disposed of according to facility protocols for regulated medical waste, supporting proper infection control and environmental protection. The plastic construction is compatible with standard biohazard waste treatment processes including autoclaving and incineration.

Packaging Options: Available individually or in bulk cases for high-volume laboratory operations, providing flexible procurement options that match facility usage patterns and optimize inventory management efficiency.

Professional Laboratory Standard: Trusted by clinical laboratories, hospital pathology departments, reference labs, and healthcare facilities that demand reliable specimen transport solutions combining safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for protecting workers and ensuring diagnostic accuracy.