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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.

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  1. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, Acrylic, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit
    SKU: 6270-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, Acrylic, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS500 (1000 per CS)
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    was $291.72 Special Price $212.37
  2. 50 mL UVSafe® Centrifuge Tubes with Plug Style Caps, 50 per Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    These tubes are designed to block 100% of U.V. light They can be used instead of foil to shield samples sensitive to light radiation. (500 per CS )
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    was $222.65 Special Price $194.82
  3. 1.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Red, PK500
    SKU: 4301-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    MICROCENT.TUBES 1.5ML REDPK500Bio Plas flat top microcentrifuge tube 1.5 ml red. (500 per PK)
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    was $22.18 Special Price $19.41
  4. Loop-cap 1.5mL Microtube, 10 bags of 100 tubes, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Loop-cap 1.5mL Microtube, 10 bags of 100 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )
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    was $202.23 Special Price $147.23
  5. Microtube, 0.5mL, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microtube, 0.5mL, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit, CS1000 (1000 per CS)
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    was $469.70 Special Price $342.49
  6. 5mL Macro Centrifuge Tube, Snap-Pop, Clear, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    5mL Macro Centrifuge Tube, Snap-Pop, Clear, Non-sterile (100 per CS )
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    was $56.00 Special Price $40.10
  7. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, 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. 50 mL SuperClear® Centrifuge Tubes, 50 per Bag, Sterile, 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 $173.30 Special Price $151.64
  9. TUBE & CAP, 50mL Centrifuge Tube & Cap - Non-sterile (Caps and Tubes Packed Separately, Bags of 50)
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    TUBE & CAP, 50mL Centrifuge Tube & Cap - Non-sterile (Caps and Tubes Packed Separately, Bags of 50) (500 per CS )
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    $184.00
  10. 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Blue, PK500
    SKU: 4318-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    MICROCENT.TUBES 0.5ML BLUPK500Bio Plas flat top microcentrifuge tube 0.5 ml blue. (500 per PK)
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    was $22.18 Special Price $19.41
  11. Transport Tube, 50mL, with Separate Natural Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing ** METAL-FREE **
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Transport Tube, 50mL, with Separate Natural Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing ** METAL-FREE **, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $285.30 Special Price $208.04
  12. United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 15 Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 15 Place, Blue (1 per EA )
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    was $44.25 Special Price $33.54
  13. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tubes, 50ml, Sterile
    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 $175.50 Special Price $148.61
  14. Microtb 0.5 Rnase-Fr Pk100
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    Microtube RNase DNase and pyrogen free for grinding soft tissues and resuspension of protein and DNA pellets. Eliminate need for pretreatment of microtubes. 0.5mL.
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    was $72.63 Special Price $72.04
  15. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, green, sterile, w/ self-standing & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, green, sterile, w/ self-standing & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $19.71 Special Price $14.24
  16. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Locking Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Locking Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $40.20 Special Price $29.32
  17. 15 mL SuperClear® Centrifuge Tubes with Plug Style Caps, 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
  18. 2.0mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Low Retention, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    2.0mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Low Retention, Non-sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $77.00 Special Price $28.43
  19. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Green, 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
  20. Pestle in 1.5mL G-Tube™ (Blue Pestle/Natural Tube)
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Pestle in 1.5mL G-Tube™ (Blue Pestle/Natural Tube) (250 per CS)
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    was $332.08 Special Price $290.58
  21. MaxiRCF™ Centrifuge Tube, Conical, PP, 15 mL, Trace Metal Free, Sterile
    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 $194.00 Special Price $163.92
  22. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Yellow 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 $142.19
  23. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Violet, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Violet, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag (10000 per CS)
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    was $508.60 Special Price $370.85
  24. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Flip Top Cap - Paperboard Rack, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Ergonomic flip top cap is designed for single handed operation 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 Paperboard rack is a recyclable, fold-flat alternative to bulky foam racks (500 per CS)
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    was $303.00 Special Price $140.73
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