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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. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit
    SKU: 6269-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $283.20 Special Price $206.50
  2. 5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile (4 bags of 50 tubes per pack), Amber, PK200
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile (4 bags of 50 tubes per pack), Amber, PK200 (200 per PK)
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    was $128.62 Special Price $112.54
  3. 15mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    15mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs (300 per CS )
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    was $111.88 Special Price $73.08
  4. Diamond Midi Centrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Assembled Blue Screw Cap, Graduated, STERILE, 20/Bag, 10 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 $69.70 Special Price $50.82
  5. Microfuge Tubes 1.5mL, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tubes are certified DNase, Ranse and Pyrogen free. (1000 per PK)
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    was $35.97 Special Price $32.73
  6. MetalFree 15mL Graduated Sterile 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Total-Pure™ Centrifuge Tubes are produced from a proprietary purified polypropylene that is certified to be free of trace metal content. Tested via ICP-MS, these tubes are certified to contain less than 1ppm of common trace metals including: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Aluminum, Silicon, Nickel, Vanadium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Cobalt, Chromium, Potassium, Lithium, Lead, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic. In addition to a superior level of purity, TotalPure™ Tubes include a wide array of premium features. These tubes are engineered to withstand a max centrifugation rate of 20,000xg, with this RCF specification printed directly on both the 15mL and 50mL tubes. These tubes also feature Hi-Viz™ graduations that are easily identified at any angle and the printed max-freeze line indicates the maximum allowable volume to be frozen inside the tubes. TotalPure's natural color caps offer a smooth seal that is easy to open/close with one hand without compromising the integrity of the 95kPA leak-proof seal. • Ultra-Pure Polypropylene Certified Free of Trace Metals • Hi-Viz™ Graduations with Maximum Freeze Capacity Line • Resealable Zip Bags of 25 Tubes, or Individually Wrapped • E-Beam Sterilized (SAL 10-6) (500 per CS )
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    was $189.00 Special Price $137.59
  7. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $26.10 Special Price $19.04
  8. Screw-Cap Microtubes, sterile, 1.5ml, caps assembled, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw-Cap Microtubes, sterile, 1.5ml, caps assembled, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $75.00 Special Price $48.27
  9. Microtube w/ cap, clear, 0.5mL, sterile, w/ self-standing bag, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, clear, 0.5ml, w/ self-standing bag, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $21.61 Special Price $15.62
  10. Biologix 15ml clear PP nonsterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 15ml clear polypropylene non-sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal screw caps packaged separately. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 500/case (500 per CS )
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    was $52.80 Special Price $42.28
  11. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Plastic Rack, Sterile, CS300
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    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 Plastic rack is manufactured from polypropylene and is autoclavable, reusable, and recyclable Chemically resistant to drips Design of bottom prevents racks from sticking/freezing to surfaces Widely spaced design catches drips and allows tubes to be retrieved more easily (300 per CS)
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    was $197.00 Special Price $131.25
  12. Labcon Tube FREESTAND 50ML PLUG BAG, CS500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Freestanding 50ml centrifuge tubes are available for use in those applications where a rack is not available. (500 per CS )
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    was $229.20 Special Price $166.86
  13. Tube Mico Cent Amber, PP 1.5mL
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tube Mico Cent Amber, PP 1.5mL (1000 per CS)
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    was $70.18 Special Price $47.38
  14. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 50/Rack, 10 Racks/Unit
    SKU: 6286-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 50/Rack, 10 Racks/Unit, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $208.30 Special Price $151.88
  15. Centrifuge tube mini-cooler 0degrees C, each
    Manufacturer: Brandtech Scientific
    Centrifuge tube mini-cooler 0degrees C, each (1 per EA)
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    was $271.20 Special Price $253.55
  16. Centrifuge Tube, Large Volume, 225mL, STERILE, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 6/Bag
    SKU: 6334-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These large volume centrifuge tubes are engineered to meet the demands of the most critical scientific work. The premium grade polypropylene (PP) tubes have molded graduation marks and leak-proof screw caps. (48 per CS)
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    was $235.70 Special Price $171.86
  17. Microfuge Tubes 0.5mL, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tubes are certified DNase, Ranse and Pyrogen free. (1000 per PK)
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    was $39.14 Special Price $35.13
  18. United Scientific™ Micro Centrifuge Tubes, 1.5ml, Rainbow Pack
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    This convenient assortment includes 125 each of red, blue, yellow and green tubes.Made from high-quality virgin polypropylene, these Micro Centrifuge Tubes are RNase, DNase and Pyrogen free for safer use in molecular biology and other biochemical applicat (500 per PK )
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    was $35.55 Special Price $25.92
  19. Labcon Tube MIC 1.7 PP NO CAP ASS BAG, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Spins to 20,000 RCF. Autoclavable. Without caps, writing surface and graduations. 1.5ml maximum usable volume. Assorted colors. Not for vortexing. (5000 per CS )
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    was $249.04 Special Price $181.30
  20. United Scientific™ Micro Centrifuge Tubes, PP, 2.0ml, Amber
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Made from high-quality virgin polypropylene, these Micro Centrifuge Tubes are RNase, DNase and Pyrogen free for safer use in molecular biology and other biochemical applications. Include a connected snap cap, large molded-in graduations, and a frosted sur (500 per PK )
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    was $26.95 Special Price $19.65
  21. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Orange, PK500
    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) (500 per PK)
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    was $120.95 Special Price $105.83
  22. SpectraTube™ 15ml PP (17x118mm), flat rainbow screw cap, 50/foam rack , 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    SpectraTube™ 15ml PP (17x118mm), flat rainbow screw cap, 50/foam rack , 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $194.35 Special Price $112.18
  23. Celltreat--229402--Centrifuge_Tube_50mL_Surecap_Bag_ST
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Sure Cap with compressible liner creates a stable seal 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 Easily refill reusable racks with tubes packed in bags (300 per CS)
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    was $268.00 Special Price $177.91
  24. Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Orange, 5/Pack
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Orange, 5/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)
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    was $117.70 Special Price $85.83
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