Choosing between a case of 100 and a case of 300 of the same 4oz pneumatic tube specimen container comes down to your typical specimen volume, storage space, and how often you want to reorder. The container itself is the same: Medline's Click N Close Pneumatic Tube Specimen Container in 4oz, listed in New with box condition. The two options differ only in case size and listed price, so the decision is about quantity and what you pay up front.
Quick Verdict
If you want a lower total listed price and don't need a large inventory on hand, get the case of 100. If your workflow moves through a high volume of tubes and you're comparing the two listed totals, the case of 300 gives you more tubes per order and a lower cost per container.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Case Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Click N Close Pneumatic Tube Specimen Container 4oz, Case of 100 | USD 86.92 | 100 | |
| Click N Close Pneumatic Tube Specimen Container 4oz, Case of 300 | USD 215.80 | 300 |
Both products are Medline Click N Close containers, listed as New with box and categorized as medical supplies.
Where Each Product Wins
- Case of 100: Lower listed price up front and a smaller box to store, which suits lower-volume or point-of-care settings.
- Case of 300: More tubes per order and a lower cost per tube when you divide the listed totals, which benefits busy pneumatic tube stations.
Product Notes
Click N Close Pneumatic Tube Specimen Container 4oz, Case of 100
At USD 86.92, this case is the lower-cost way to start using the 4oz Click N Close tubes. With 100 containers, it's enough for a modest workload and easier to tuck into a cabinet or supply cart. For a small clinic station or backup supply, this count is often easier to manage. The trade-off is that you pay more per tube than you would with the larger case, and you'll need to reorder sooner if your sample volume climbs. If you're not sure how quickly your team will use the 4oz size, this smaller case is a sensible first purchase.
Click N Close Pneumatic Tube Specimen Container 4oz, Case of 300
At USD 215.80, this case has the higher total listed price, but it delivers 300 tubes and a lower per-tube cost when you compare the two listed totals. This case size suits high-usage environments where restocking frequently would be a hassle. If your facility's pneumatic tube system runs multiple shifts, having a larger case on hand can simplify supply management. The downside is the larger storage footprint and the bigger upfront spend. You're also committing to a larger quantity before you know if the 4oz format is right for your typical specimens. For departments that go through tubes quickly, this case size reduces the number of reorder cycles.
Final Choice by Use Case
Go with the case of 100 if you prefer a smaller initial spend, have limited storage, or process a lower number of specimens. Go with the case of 300 if you want to cut down on reorders and lower your cost per container based on the listed prices.
