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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 Tube, Conical Bottom, Pp/Hdpe, 15 ml, Sterile, Case
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Case of 500 polypropylene tubes with conical bottoms and 15ml capacity. Blue HDPE leak-proof screw caps included. Feature silk-screen black graduations from 2–14ml, at intervals of 0.5ml. Autoclavable at 121°C and freezable to -45°C. Steam sterilized. Maximum RCF 9000. (500 per CS )
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    was $156.50 Special Price $132.49
  2. 5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, green tinted, 200/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, green tinted, 200/pk (200 per PK )
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    was $50.41 Special Price $39.14
  3. Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $52.80 Special Price $38.50
  4. Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 24-Place, Red
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 24-Place, Red (8 per CS)
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    was $138.30 Special Price $100.84
  5. 2.0mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Self-Standing, Non-sterile, CS5000
    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 (5000 per CS)
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    was $495.00 Special Price $381.35
  6. 5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, red tinted, 200/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, red tinted, 200/pk (200 per PK )
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    was $50.41 Special Price $39.14
  7. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, purple, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, purple, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $19.71 Special Price $14.24
  8. 1.5mL 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 $56.00 Special Price $38.65
  9. Screw Cap for Microtube, with O-Ring, Blue
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Screw Cap for Microtube, with O-Ring, Blue, PK1000 (200 per PK)
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    was $225.60 Special Price $164.50
  10. Microcentrifuge tube racks,13mm,84 tubes,6x14,red, pack of 5
    Manufacturer: Brandtech Scientific
    Microcentrifuge tube racks,13mm,84 tubes,6x14,red, pack of 5 (5 per PK)
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    was $156.00 Special Price $145.85
  11. 30ml Centrifuge Tube, Conical, Bulk, standard, sterile 25/pk, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    30ml Centrifuge Tube, Conical, Bulk, standard, sterile 25/pk, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $266.50 Special Price $237.86
  12. Macrocentrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, 50/Bag of each Color , Blue, Green, Red & Yellow, 4 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    An efficient and economical alternative to 15mL conical tubes when working with sample volumes between 2.0mL and 5.0mL. (2000 per CS)
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    was $598.50 Special Price $436.41
  13. PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value RackMaster, Non-sterile, Reusable
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value RackMaster, Non-sterile, Reusable (5 per CS )
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    was $62.00 Special Price $48.86
  14. 5mL Macro Centrifuge Tube, Snap-Pop, Red, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    5mL Macro Centrifuge Tube, Snap-Pop, Red, Non-sterile (100 per CS )
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    was $58.00 Special Price $41.56
  15. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    50mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $118.33 Special Price $103.54
  16. United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 16 Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 16 Place, Blue (1 per EA )
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    was $44.25 Special Price $33.54
  17. Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Red
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Red, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $35.90 Special Price $26.18
  18. 5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile (4 bags of 50 tubes per pack), Amber, PK200, CS1000
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile (4 bags of 50 tubes per pack), Amber, PK200, CS1000 (1000 per CS)
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    was $643.08 Special Price $562.70
  19. Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate , PC, 24-Place, Yellow
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Yellow, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $31.70 Special Price $23.11
  20. Screw Cap for Microtube, No O-Ring, Red
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Screw Cap for Microtube, No O-Ring, Red, PK1000 (200 per PK)
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    was $127.90 Special Price $93.26
  21. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, Molded Graduations, 100/Dispenser Box, 10 Boxes/Unit
    SKU: 6266-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, Molded Graduations, 100/Dispenser Box, 10 Boxes/Unit, CS1000 (1000 per CS)
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    was $163.60 Special Price $119.29
  22. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Yellow, PK500, CS10000
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    The G-Tube™ Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube is virtuallytransparent and far exceeds the toughness of any microcentrifuge tubes. When the G-Tube™ Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube cap is closed there will be an audible "snap" that indicates a secure closure has been formed.Made of tough, clear, proprietary formulated polypropylene, the0.6mL, 1.5mL and 2.0mLG-Tube™ has the same chemicalresistant quality as standardtubes, but they're sturdier andvirtually transparent to give abetter view. The flat top cap iseasy to open and still provides amaximum secure seal. All three volumes are available in siliconized material. Siliconized G-Tubes™ are not recommended for autoclaving. The G-Tube™ is built for highimpact usage and willwithstand over 30,000 x g whenspun. Thicker walls make thisthe tube of choice for extreme stress, high spinning speeds, autoclaving, boiling, chemical resistance and freezing. Willwithstand temperature rangesof -80°C (-112°F) to 121 °C(250°F) (10000 per CS)
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    was $2,419.00 Special Price $2,116.62
  23. Diamond Midi Centrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Amber, 50/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    An efficient and economical alternative to 15mL conical tubes when working with sample volumes between 2.0mL and 5.0mL. (200 per PK)
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    was $60.00 Special Price $43.75
  24. MaxiRCF™ Centrifuge Tube, Conical, PP, 15 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 $168.50 Special Price $142.62
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