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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. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag (10000 per CS)
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    was $516.90 Special Price $376.91
  2. 5mL ScrewCap MacroTube®, Printed Grads, CS500
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL Screw-cap MacroTube® Vivid™, sterile, w/ vivid printed graduation w/ attached screw caps in foam racks, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $134.79 Special Price $117.95
  3. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Black, Bag, Sterile, CS100
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Eliminate the need to wrap tubes with aluminum foil Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags Available in smaller case quantity of 100 tubes per case or standard 500 tubes per case (100 per CS)
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    was $136.00 Special Price $89.69
  4. 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 $256.22 Special Price $186.52
  5. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, red, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, red, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $19.71 Special Price $14.24
  6. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, 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 $25.70 Special Price $25.05
  7. 80-Well Microtube Rack, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    MICROTUBE RACKS 80-WELL Popular fraction-collector-plate style rack Made of polypropylene Easily fill and transfer 80 tubes in compact arrangement Compact arrangement (5 x 16 array) Molded-in coordinates to aid organization Autoclavable (5 per PK )
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    was $50.77 Special Price $19.98
  8. 5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile (2 bags of 100 tubes per pack), Clear, PK200
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile (2 bags of 100 tubes per pack), Clear, PK200 (200 per PK)
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    was $122.43 Special Price $107.13
  9. United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 36 Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 36 Place, Blue (1 per EA )
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    was $55.75 Special Price $42.30
  10. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Pp/Hdpe, 15 ml, Sterile
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Pack of 50 racked 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. (50 per PK )
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    was $18.95 Special Price $13.26
  11. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Sure Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    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 (500 per CS)
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    was $253.00 Special Price $131.97
  12. Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Amber, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Amber, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $38.30 Special Price $27.93
  13. Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Red, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Red, 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
  14. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Red, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Red, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag (10000 per CS)
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    was $516.90 Special Price $376.91
  15. 80-Well Microtube Rack, Assorted
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    MICROTUBE RACKS 80-WELL Popular fraction-collector-plate style rack Made of polypropylene Easily fill and transfer 80 tubes in compact arrangement Compact arrangement (5 x 16 array) Molded-in coordinates to aid organization Autoclavable (5 per PK )
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    was $50.77 Special Price $19.98
  16. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tube Box, For 50ml Tubes, PP
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Autoclavable centrifuge tube boxes provide a more durable and rugged alternative to cardboard or foam racks. These racks can withstand a temperature of -90° C to 121° C. Color-coding makes it easy to distinguish between rack sizes - green racks hold 15ml (4 per PK )
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    was $92.00 Special Price $73.79
  17. Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Green, 5/Pack
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Green, 5/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)
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    was $69.10 Special Price $50.39
  18. Microtube Rack 96 x 1.5/2mL Tubes, Blue
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Microtube Rack 96 x 1.5/2mL Tubes, Blue (4 per PK )
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    was $62.41 Special Price $49.64
  19. United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 8 Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 8 Place, Blue (1 per EA )
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    was $34.00 Special Price $24.78
  20. United Scientific™ Hinged Storage Box For Microtubes / Cryo Vials, 100 Places
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Cryo storage boxes are designed for storage of samples as low as -90°C*. Hold both internal and external threaded cryogenic vials as well as storage vials. Autoclavable. These stackable boxes provide a small, space-efficient storage system within a freeze (4 per PK )
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    was $52.60 Special Price $39.90
  21. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tubes, 50ml, Sterile, Amber, Racked, 25 X 20
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Centrifuge Tube and Rack sets are a convenient solution for organizing and storing Conical Bottom tubes. Racks are made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and include holes arranged in a zigzag format for easy dispensing. Racks contain 50 of the 15ml tubes or (500 per PK )
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    was $252.50 Special Price $221.09
  22. Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate, PC, 24-Place, Clear
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Clear, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $31.70 Special Price $23.11
  23. Rack, Snap Together, for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 128-Place, White
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack, Snap Together, for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 128-Place, White, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $36.20 Special Price $26.40
  24. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Separate Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations
    SKU: 6268-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Separate Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $252.50 Special Price $184.12
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