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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, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural (8000 per CS)
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    was $410.30 Special Price $299.18
  2. Centrifuge Tube, Large Volume, 250mL, STERILE, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 6/Bag
    SKU: 6336-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. Features: Polypropylene (PP) tube with high d (48 per CS)
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    was $248.70 Special Price $181.35
  3. Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Separate Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Bulk
    SKU: 6287-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Separate Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Bulk, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $275.10 Special Price $200.59
  4. ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )
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    was $245.57 Special Price $178.77
  5. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Blue 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 $219.00 Special Price $145.10
  6. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Pp/Hdpe, 50 ml, Sterile, Case
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Case of 500 polypropylene tubes with conical bottoms and 50ml capacity. Blue HDPE leak-proof screw caps included. Feature silk-screen black graduations from 5–47.5ml, at intervals of 2.5ml. Autoclavable at 121°C and freezable to -45°C. Steam sterilized. Maximum RCF 9000. (500 per CS )
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    was $144.00 Special Price $121.77
  7. ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )
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    was $245.57 Special Price $178.77
  8. Coated Wire Centrifuge Bottle Rack 55-60mm 2x3 Format, Blue
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Wire Centrifuge Bottle Rack Durable racks for transport or sample handling. Holds bottles and vessels up to 60 mm dia Chemically-resistant epoxy-coated steel wire racks Suitable for conical, round or fl at bottom glass or plastic tubes and bottles Autoclavable Slotted bottom (1 per EA )
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    was $28.56 Special Price $27.90
  9. 50mL Centrifuge Tube Filter, PES, 0.22μm, Sterile, CS12
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Eliminate a transfer step by filtering directly into a 50mL tube One Centrifuge Tube Stand included with each case of 50mL Centrifuge Tube Filter Systems Centrifuge Tube Stands are manufactured from polypropylene and are autoclavable, reusable and recyclable Centrifuge Tube Stand will hold one 50mL tube, three 15mL tubes and three microcentrifuge tubes (1.5mL) (12 per CS)
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    was $149.00 Special Price $112.29
  10. 2mL Screw top Tubes with O-Ring, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    2mL Screw top Tubes with O-Ring, Natural (500 per PK )
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    was $102.60 Special Price $88.07
  11. Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 25 tubes/pack, 20 packs/case (500 per CS )
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    was $52.27 Special Price $41.86
  12. 25mL Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Bag, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    25mL Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Bag, Sterile (200 per CS )
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    was $95.00 Special Price $53.22
  13. Biologix 50ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 50ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 25 tubes/pack, 20 packs/case (500 per CS )
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    was $95.95 Special Price $76.83
  14. CAP ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube Cap, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    CAP ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube Cap, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $66.00 Special Price $40.10
  15. CAP ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    CAP ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500 (500 per CS )
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    was $52.00 Special Price $29.17
  16. 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/foam rack in sterile bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/foam rack in sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $199.50 Special Price $105.04
  17. 5mL MacroTube®, sterile, ten bags of 20 tubes, 200/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL MacroTube, sterile, ten bags of 20 tubes, 200/pk (200 per PK )
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    was $61.16 Special Price $44.61
  18. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, 17x120, CB PP ST GWB, CS500
    Manufacturer: Sarstedt
    Screw cap tube, 15 ml, 120 x 17 mm, conical base, polypropylene, 2-color printed graduations and writing space, red cap assembled, sterile, non-pyrogenic/endotoxin-free, non-cytotoxic, 50 pcs./Styrofoam rack (500 per CS )
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    was $161.75 Special Price $141.53
  19. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Self-Standing, Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Self-standing base for use without a rack 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 Paperboard rack is a recyclable, fold-flat alternative to bulky foam racks (500 per CS)
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    was $259.00 Special Price $172.81
  20. 50 mL MetalFree® Centrifuge Tubes with Flat Caps, 50 per Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Our Metal Free tubes are made with ultra clean resins for the tube and cap and processed to ensure that common trace metals are kept below an ICP-MS detection level of one part per billion. (500 per CS )
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    was $182.63 Special Price $159.80
  21. 50ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    50ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $205.85 Special Price $121.12
  22. 15ml PP (17x118mm), flat screw cap, 50/sterile bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    15ml PP (17x118mm), flat screw cap, 50/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $162.00 Special Price $83.57
  23. 0.6mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube
    SKU: 4320-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 0.5mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 22000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps and sides. Non-wettable walls. Amber color. (500 per PK)
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    was $22.18 Special Price $19.41
  24. Microcentrifuge Tubes 2ML 5PK/CS
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Spins to 20,000 RCF. Autoclavable. With extra large top and graduations. 2.0ml maximum usable volume. Natural with writing patch. (500 per CS )
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    was $480.60 Special Price $342.89
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