# Sample vial

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<figure><img src="https://4216107837-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FeYTtd7c0A325muFr5lMW%2Fuploads%2FNjsbQS7psOctqJk2UrR4%2Fvial-rack--simple-outline--three-vials-and-one-connected.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a909e124-64d8-4c29-b14a-66a61320fdf4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Illustration of a DIY sample vial.</p></figcaption></figure>
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:label: Only exists as DIY[^1]

:droplet: Contains **10 mL**

<img src="https://4216107837-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FeYTtd7c0A325muFr5lMW%2Fuploads%2FnY9TAdPCiji4qlC2aJN2%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4dd43d26-4272-4fe7-8c2e-c9e000b5ab0a" alt="" data-size="line"> Use before **end of day**

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**Single use only**
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**Not sold in any quantity**
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<table><thead><tr><th width="100">Item no.</th><th width="106" data-type="number">Quantity</th><th>Note</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-1">DIY</a></td><td>null</td><td>See <a data-mention href="../../../protocols/prepare-your-sample/make-sample-vial">make-sample-vial</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Only exists in a Do It Yourself (DIY) variant since it contains *your* *own sample*. See [make-sample-vial](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/prepare-your-sample/make-sample-vial "mention").

## Use cases

Measure your sample vial with BactoBox®. See [what-can-i-measure-on](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/what-can-i-measure-on "mention").

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## Your sample vial is for *single use* only

Once you run the liquid through BactoBox®, the properties change *significantly*.

**Always discard your sample vial after use!**
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## What is a *vial*?

In SBT terms, a vial is a 15 mL conical centrifuge tube.

BactoBox® connects to a vial via the [tubing kit](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/tubing-kit). See the [vial rack](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/item-register/accessories/vial-rack) for a convenient way to store vials.
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[^1]: Do it yourself


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