LK Packaging 15 x 17 Lab Seal® Tamper-Evident Specimen Bags Blue 1.8 Mil

LK Packaging 15 x 17 Lab Seal® Tamper-Evident Specimen Bags in Blue for Extra-Large Specimen Transport

LK Packaging 15 x 17 Lab Seal® Tamper-Evident Specimen Bags in Blue provide extra-large capacity for anatomical pathology specimens, oversized tissue containers, bulk multi-container specimen sets, and 24-hour urine collection bottles requiring secure tamper-evident secondary containment. Manufactured from 1.8 mil low-density polyethylene with a 3-wall construction, these bags feature the Seal-N-Rip® one-time adhesive closure that creates a visible tamper indication upon opening, supporting chain-of-custody documentation throughout transport. The front document pocket keeps requisitions visible and protected from the specimen compartment. LK Packaging biohazard-printed identification meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 requirements. The blue tint enables visual routing in color-coded laboratory intake programs.

What Specimen Types Require a 15 x 17 Bag Format?

The 15 x 17 inch format accommodates specimens that exceed the capacity of standard 6 x 10, 10 x 10, or 13 x 18 formats — including extra-large gross pathology specimens in wide-body containers, multiple large culture bottles transported as a set, 3-liter 24-hour urine collection jugs, and bulky orthopedic tissue samples. Anatomical pathology departments receiving gastrointestinal resection specimens, partial organ biopsies in 32-ounce formalin containers, or cytology collection containers benefit from a format that accommodates irregular container shapes without forcing the adhesive flap to stretch or fail. The 15 x 17 blue Lab Seal® ensures chain-of-custody documentation for even the most cumbersome specimen submissions.

15 x 17 Inch Bag Dimensions and Construction Overview

At 15 inches wide and 17 inches tall, this format provides 255 square inches of interior capacity within the standard LK Packaging Lab Seal® line. The 3-wall construction includes a document pocket on the front face accessible separately from the main specimen compartment. The 1.8 mil LDPE provides adequate flexibility for irregular container shapes while resisting punctures from protruding jar lids and container edges. The Seal-N-Rip® adhesive closure spans the full 15-inch bag width, ensuring a complete seal across extra-wide openings without requiring multiple sealing passes.

Supporting High-Acuity Surgical Pathology and Transplant Program Specimen Transport

Transplant programs and high-acuity surgical pathology departments routinely handle extra-large tissue specimens — donor organ biopsy samples, liver wedge biopsies, and large resection specimens — that require the expanded capacity of the 15 x 17 blue Lab Seal® bag. Blue color-coding allows transplant surgical teams and OR procurement coordinators to designate transplant-related specimens for immediate identification and priority processing in the pathology department. The tamper-evident Seal-N-Rip® closure provides legally defensible chain-of-custody documentation required for organ procurement and transplant quality programs.

Can Extra-Large Lab Seal® Bags Be Used for 24-Hour Urine Collections?

Yes. The 15 x 17 format accommodates standard 3-liter 24-hour urine collection containers that cannot fit in smaller specimen bags. Secondary containment of 24-hour urine collections is required during courier transport to prevent spillage from containers that may have loosened lids after patient use. The 1.8 mil construction provides adequate resistance to the weight of a full urine collection container, and the Seal-N-Rip® closure secures the bag for courier transit. Requisition forms for 24-hour urine analytes can be placed in the front document pocket for easy intake identification.

Ordering Extra-Large Blue Lab Seal® Bags at Wholesale Pricing

LK Packaging 15 x 17 blue Lab Seal® tamper-evident specimen bags (LABA1517B) are available through PrismPak.com and authorized wholesale distributors in case quantities. Hospital laboratory systems, surgical pathology departments, and transplant programs with consistent requirements for extra-large tamper-evident specimen bags can request volume pricing and scheduled supply. Contact your LK Packaging distributor for current pricing and case configurations for the LABA1517B format.