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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. Microtube w/ cap, 0.5ml, assorted (B, R, G, P, Y), w/ self-standing bag, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 0.5mL, assorted (B, R, G, P, Y), sterile, w/ self-standing bag, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $22.97 Special Price $16.53
  2. 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, Natural, 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, Natural, 5/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)
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    was $69.10 Special Price $50.39
  3. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Rainbow, 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 $125.27 Special Price $109.61
  4. United Scientific™ Self-Standing Centrifuge Tubes, 50Ml, Sterile
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Polypropylene tubes include a convenient flat bottom so they stand on their own, a large white frosted labeling area, silk screen graduations, and a leak-proof cap. Autoclavable at 121°C and 15 psi for 30 minutes. Radiation sterilized. DNase, RNase, Pyrog (500 per PK )
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    was $204.50 Special Price $172.96
  5. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Opaque, Purple, Non-sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Translucent and Opaque Cap O-rings ensure leak-proof seal, and are a highly visible contrasting color All caps are compatible with all CELLTREAT Screw Top Micro Tubes; mix and match (1000 per CS)
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    was $182.00 Special Price $134.17
  6. Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, Blue (6 per CS)
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    was $193.50 Special Price $141.10
  7. Screw Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, no printing (no graduations/marking area), sterile w/ O-ring and attached natural color cap, self-standing, 50/bag, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, no printing (no graduations/marking area), sterile w/ O-ring and attached natural color cap, self-standing, 50/bag, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )
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    was $201.16 Special Price $146.45
  8. 80-Well Microtube Rack, Green
    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
  9. 1.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Purple, Non-sterile, 500/bag, CS500
    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 Color tubes allow for quick sample identification, or to customize workflows (500 per CS )
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    was $73.00 Special Price $49.58
  10. 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, Blue, 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, Blue, 5/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)
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    was $117.70 Special Price $85.83
  11. 50mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    50mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $665.83 Special Price $582.60
  12. 50mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (1 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK25, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    50mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (1 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK25, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $777.33 Special Price $680.17
  13. Float Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Round, 8-Place, 65mm Diameter, White, 4/Pack
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Float Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Round, 8-Place, 65mm Diameter, White, 4/Pack (16 per CS)
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    was $132.10 Special Price $96.33
  14. Screw Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, no printing (no graduations/marking area), sterile w/ O-ring and attached natural color cap, self-standing, 50/bag, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, no printing (no graduations/marking area), sterile w/ O-ring and attached natural color cap, self-standing, 50/bag, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )
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    was $227.86 Special Price $166.16
  15. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Yellow, 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
  16. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Orange, 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
  17. 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Orange, CS10000
    SKU: 4321-CS
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    MICROCENT.TUBES 0.5ML ORNPK500Bio Plas flat top microcentrifuge tube 0.5 ml orange.
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    was $443.67 Special Price $388.21
  18. 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 (8 per CS)
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    was $251.30 Special Price $183.24
  19. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, 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 $25.70 Special Price $18.74
  20. Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, Red
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, Red (6 per CS)
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    was $193.50 Special Price $141.10
  21. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value - Paperboard Rack, Sterile, 25/rack, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    50mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value - Paperboard Rack, Sterile, 25/rack, CS500 (500 per CS )
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    was $219.00 Special Price $142.92
  22. United Scientific™ Micro Centrifuge Tubes, PP, 0.5ml, Blue
    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 (1000 per PK )
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    was $33.70 Special Price $24.57
  23. 1.5mL Graduated Screw Cap Tube, Conical Base, Writing Area, Clear, PK500, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Bio Plas Screw-Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes are ideal forany sample-processing or storage application and for working with valuable or hazardous cells and materials. Transparent polymer lets you see your sample clearly. The strength, safety, and reliability, of the Bio Plas Screw-Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes let you perform procedures that simply can’t be done with many other tubes. Spin them, store them, transport them (even by air). Boil, irradiate them. They’ll stand up to the test! Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tube Features: Sample Integrity: EPDM O-Rings create a positive seal to prevent leaking during processing, storage, or transport. Tubes made of inert virgin, high-clarity, ultra-pure, polypropylene to minimize risk of altering samples. Will withstand maximum G-forces up to 20000 x g. Sturdy and Reusable: Ideal for freezer storage, boiling,utoclaving and irradiation. Will withstand temperature ranges of -196°C to +121°C. Free of detectable DNase, RNase, DNA, PCR inhibitors, and endotoxins. Note: not suitable for immersion in liquid nitrogen. Ideal for boiling application Inside the Screw Cap the O-Ring forms a secure and leak-proof seal. The Bio Plas Screw-Cap Microcentrifuge Tube’s square threads won’t strip and they are on the outside of the tube, so you minimize the risk of contaminating your sample or letting it contaminate the Lab Tech (5000 per CS)
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    was $725.50 Special Price $634.81
  24. High Clarity PP Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Sterile, 50mL (25/Rack; 500/Case)
    Manufacturer: Corning
    High Clarity PP Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Sterile, 50mL (25/Rack; 500/Case) (500 per CS )
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    $450.19
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