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When choosing, check the maximum relative centrifugal force (x g) the tube is rated for against your protocol and rotor; ratings differ between makers and between conical and self-standing designs. Polypropylene suits most aqueous work and resists many solvents, while polycarbonate bottles are clearer but less resistant to some chemicals. Decide between sterile tubes packed in racks or bags and lower-cost bulk non-sterile packs, and between attached and separate caps. Replacement caps for some 15 mL and 50 mL tubes are sold on their own, and a 50 mL centrifuge tube filter is available for sterile filtration.

Centrifuge Tubes: common questions

What is a centrifugation tube?

A centrifugation, or centrifuge, tube is a tube made to withstand the force of spinning in a centrifuge so that solids, cells or denser liquids separate from the rest of the sample. Most disposable tubes are polypropylene with a screw or snap cap, ranging from microtubes of 2 mL or less to conical tubes of 15 mL and 50 mL and bottles of 250 mL or more.

What is the difference between conical and self-standing centrifuge tubes?

A conical tube has a tapered bottom that collects a pellet in a small point, which makes the pellet easier to see and the liquid above it easier to remove. A self-standing, or skirted, tube has a base that lets it stand upright on the bench without a rack. Self-standing tubes are convenient for storage and handling, but check their g-force rating and fit in your rotor.

How much force can a plastic centrifuge tube take?

It depends on the tube's size, material and design, so use the maximum RCF stated by the manufacturer rather than a general figure. Exceeding the rating can crack or deform the tube and cause leaks inside the centrifuge. Also fill tubes within the recommended volume, balance the rotor, and use adapters made for that tube size.

Centrifuge Tubes

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  1. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tubes, 15ml, Sterile, Amber
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Polypropylene tubes include blue High Density Polyethylene leak-proof screw caps. The tubes and caps feature specially-designed flat threads for vacuum-type closure that is leak-free at a pressure of >700mm Hg. Highly smooth hydrophobic internal surfaces (500 per PK )
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    was $235.00 Special Price $210.67
  2. Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Blue
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Blue (20 per CS)
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    was $710.30 Special Price $517.92
  3. Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $31.30 Special Price $22.83
  4. Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Blue (8 per CS)
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    was $251.30 Special Price $183.24
  5. MaxiRCF™ Centrifuge Tube, Conical, PP, 50 mL, Bulk, Trace Metal Free
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Manufactured using high-purity, virgin USP Class VI Medical grade polypropylene, these centrifuge tubes are free from natural rubber and heavy metal and conform to US FDA 21 CFR. Include leak-proof threaded HDPE caps that are free of added colorings and trace metals. A large, white marking spot allows you to easily label samples. MaxiRCF™ Trace Metal-Free Centrifuge Tubes with 20,000 x g maximum RCF work well for any high-density gradient separation. They are specifically manufactured to ensure that common trace metals and elements that can interfere with experiments are below an ICP-MS detection level of one part per billion (< 1ppb). Metals included in testing are: Zinc, Boron, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Aluminum, Silicon, Nickel, Vanadium, Phosphorous, Cobalt, Chromium, Lithium, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic and Lead. Available in sterile and non-sterile versions. Sterile versions are validated according to ISO 11137 for SAL 10-6 and packed 25 tubes per sealed bag, 20 bags per case of 500. Non-sterile versions are bulk-packed as a case of 500 tubes. (500 per PK )
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    was $178.50 Special Price $151.08
  6. TUBE ONLY, 1.5mL Screw Top Micro Tube, Self-Standing, Grip Band, Sterile CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    High temperature resistivity range–shatter/crack resistant and ideal for boiling Easy 3/4 turn to open and close Caps are available separately in various colors for easy identification and color-coding All caps are compatible with all CELLTREAT Screw Top Micro Tubes; mix and match Grip band tubes feature ribs that provide exceptional gripping surface and lessen movement during centrifugation (1000 per CS)
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    was $136.00 Special Price $99.16
  7. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, with Separate Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations
    SKU: 6264-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, with Separate Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $252.50 Special Price $184.12
  8. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, with Separate Natural Plug Cap
    SKU: 6262-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, with Separate Natural Plug Cap, CS1000 (1000 per CS)
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    was $333.80 Special Price $243.40
  9. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Purple Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Assorted color cap tubes allow easily color coding of samples for quick identification, customization, and increased productivity Users report coding each color to a day of the week, a member of the lab, or a specific procedure Graduations are printed in bold, easy-to-read black ink and are accurate to +/-2% Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $251.00 Special Price $164.79
  10. 30mL Centrifuge Tube, Oak Ridge Style, Round Bottom, PP, Screw Cap, Non-sterile, CS12
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    High speed tubes feature a round bottom and uniform wall thickness Tubes are economical and leak-proof for refrigerated or standard centrifugation Tube should be filled 80% of total capacity to obtain maximum results (12 per CS)
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    was $123.00 Special Price $83.85
  11. 25mL Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Bag, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    25mL Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Bag, Non-sterile (200 per CS )
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    was $87.00 Special Price $53.22
  12. Centrifuge Tube, 175mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 20 bags of 6 tubes, 120/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    175mL conical centrifuge tube, PP, with PE plug type screw cap. Packed 6 per sterile bag, 120 tubes (20 bags) per case. (120 per PK )
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    was $262.80 Special Price $191.61
  13. Centrifuge Tube, 10mL, Oak Ridge Style, Round Bottom, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 12/Bag
    SKU: 6320-PK
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These new Oakridge Style Centrifuge Tubes from Globe Scientific are the economic choice for high speed refrigerated or non-refrigerated centrifugation. Molded from durable, chemical resistant polypropylene, the tubes have round bottoms and consistent wall (12 per PK)
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    was $99.10 Special Price $72.26
  14. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, assorted colors, sterile, w/ self-standing bag, 10 single color bags of 50, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, assorted colors, sterile, w/ self-standing bag, 10 single color bags of 50, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $24.10 Special Price $20.29
  15. 0.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Non-sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    All tubes have a frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand (1000 per CS)
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    was $52.00 Special Price $35.00
  16. Microcentrifuge tube w/lid closure, NS, clear, 0.5mL, pk500
    Manufacturer: Brandtech Scientific
    Microcentrifuge tube w/lid closure, NS, clear, 0.5mL, pk500 (500 per PK)
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    was $102.00 Special Price $95.36
  17. 50mL Bio-Reaction Tube - Bag, Sterile, CS100
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Bio-reaction tubes offer a convenient and economical option for small scale, high density suspension cell culture Ideal for biological reaction applications that require sterile conditions and free gas exchange Aseptic conditions are maintained through 0.22µm hydrophobic vented membrane Useful in the screening and optimization processes of suspension cells Reaction parameters can be optimized using small amounts of materials, maximizing the number of parallel experiments that can be performed simultaneously Ideal for suspension cell culture, bacterial growth, seeding larger bioreactors and supporting start-up testing procedures for larger bioreactors Can be used for lyophilization Feature a 0.22µm hydrophobic membrane in the vent cap Easy-to-read black graduations Large white marking area (100 per CS)
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    was $228.00 Special Price $172.81
  18. 50 mL SuperClear® Centrifuge Tubes, in Bulk, CS500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    SuperClear tubes offer you a standard of performance not available from other brands of centrifuge tubes. (500 per CS )
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    was $145.33 Special Price $127.17
  19. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 10 foam racks of 50 tubes, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 10 foam racks of 50 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $195.40 Special Price $109.99
  20. CAP ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    CAP ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500 (500 per CS )
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    was $76.00 Special Price $35.00
  21. 50ml Centrifuge Tube Rack, sterile 1/pk, 50/cs
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    Sterilized by E-beam, SAL=10-6. Cell culture plates are made of high clarity, 100% virgin polystyrene. Vacuum Plasma tissue culture treatment. Clear lot number for batch traceability. Non-Pyrogenic, DNase/Rnase free. Innovative edge design for convenient sample loading. A rich selection of matching plates: 6-well, 12-well, 24-well. Low protein binding to ensure accurate results. Passed the USP VI toxicity test. Compatible with most solvents used for fixing and staining. (1 per EA)
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    was $3.00 Special Price $2.35
  22. 225mL Conical Bottom Centrifuge Tube, Sterile, CS48
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    For applications requiring large volume centrifugation Tubes include molded graduation lines Polyethylene (HDPE) cap with integrated plug seal provides a secure closure Temperature range of -80°C to 120°C Use of a rotor cushion is advised to support tubes during centrifugation (48 per CS)
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    was $193.00 Special Price $132.71
  23. 50mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    50mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs (300 per PK )
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    was $162.05 Special Price $117.61
  24. Bio Plas Exclusive Micro Tube Tool, Blue, CS100
    SKU: 4000-CS
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    This handy polypropylene Micro Tube Tool opens Snap-Cap and Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes easily, prevents fatigue and saves wear on your fingers and thumbs! ? The innovative Micro Tube Tool makes it a breeze to open tight-fitting Snap Caps- and it lets you remove Screw Caps while tubes are still in the rack. Convenient and inexpensive, the Micro Tube Tool puts an end to difficult maneuvering and straining to open Screw-Cap Tubes and any size Snap Cap Tubes. (100 per CS)
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    was $145.42 Special Price $127.24
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