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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, Green, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Green, 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. Diamond Midi Centrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Separate Blue Screw Cap, Graduated, 100 of Each/Bag, 5 Bags of Each/Carton
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Diamond Midi Centrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Separate Blue Screw Cap, Graduated, 100 of Each/Bag, 5 Bags of Each/Carton (500 per CS)
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    was $144.00 Special Price $105.00
  3. 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 (25 per CS)
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    was $587.60 Special Price $428.46
  4. 15mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (2 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK50, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    15mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (2 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK50, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $632.83 Special Price $553.73
  5. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Amber, 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
  6. 1.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Blue, 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
  7. Tube Microcent 1.5ml Bulk 10-BG/500
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tube Microcent 1.5ml Bulk 10-BG/500 (5000 per CS )
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    was $168.20 Special Price $113.57
  8. TUBE ONLY, 2.0mL Screw Top Micro Tube, Conical Bottom, Graduated, Non-sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    High temperature resistivity range–shatter/crack resistant and ideal for boiling Easy 3/4 turn to open and close Caps are available separately in various colors for easy identification and color-coding All caps are compatible with all CELLTREAT Screw Top Micro Tubes; mix and match Grip band tubes feature ribs that provide exceptional gripping surface and lessen movement during centrifugation (1000 per CS)
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    was $98.00 Special Price $71.46
  9. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, Grip Cap With Integrated O-Ring, Clear, Non-sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Premium Grip Cap features molded TPE sealing rings which ensure O-ring will never slip out of place; striped TPE grips on cap edge enable secure handling under all conditions Caps are available in various colors for easy identification and color-coding 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
  10. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, Grip Cap With Integrated O-Ring, Green, Non-sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Premium Grip Cap features molded TPE sealing rings which ensure O-ring will never slip out of place; striped TPE grips on cap edge enable secure handling under all conditions Caps are available in various colors for easy identification and color-coding 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
  11. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, 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
  12. Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate, PC, 24-Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Blue, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $31.70 Special Price $23.11
  13. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, 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
  14. United Scientific™ Micro Centrifuge Tubes, PP, 0.5ml, Natural
    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 $27.90 Special Price $20.35
  15. 15mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    15mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $581.67 Special Price $508.96
  16. 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Blue, CS10000
    SKU: 4318-CS
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    MICROCENT.TUBES 0.5ML BLUPK500Bio Plas flat top microcentrifuge tube 0.5 ml blue.
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    was $443.67 Special Price $388.21
  17. PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Non-sterile, Reusable
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Non-sterile, Reusable (5 per CS )
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    was $18.33 Special Price $16.04
  18. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tubes, 15ml, 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 $160.50 Special Price $135.63
  19. Tubes 0.2ml PCR AttachFlatCapsNat10-U/1k
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tubes 0.2ml PCR AttachFlatCapsNat10-U/1k (10000 per CS )
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    was $332.17 Special Price $224.27
  20. Tube 0.5mL stand amber-t/cap 10-BG/500
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tube 0.5mL stand amber-t/cap 10-BG/500 (5000 per CS )
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    was $828.36 Special Price $559.27
  21. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, Grip Cap With Integrated O-Ring, Purple, Non-sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Premium Grip Cap features molded TPE sealing rings which ensure O-ring will never slip out of place; striped TPE grips on cap edge enable secure handling under all conditions Caps are available in various colors for easy identification and color-coding 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
  22. Rack Microcentrifuge Tube, HDPP 0.5mL
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Economy microcentrifuge tube racks allow storage of 20 micro test tubes and are available in two models, one for 1.5 ml tubes and one for 0.5 ml tubes. (6 per CS)
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    was $163.75 Special Price $110.55
  23. Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, Red
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, Red (4 per CS)
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    was $106.30 Special Price $77.51
  24. 50 mL SuperClear® Centrifuge Tubes, 25 per Rack, 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 $201.15 Special Price $176.01
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