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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. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Red 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 $251.00 Special Price $168.44
  2. Microcentrifuge tube racks,11mm,128 tubes,8x16,blue,pk of 5
    Manufacturer: Brandtech Scientific
    Microcentrifuge tube racks,11mm,128 tubes,8x16,blue,pk of 5 (5 per PK)
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    was $156.00 Special Price $145.85
  3. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Orange, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Orange, 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
  4. 50 mL PerformR® Freestanding Centrifuge Tubes, in Bulk, 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 $145.33 Special Price $127.17
  5. Biologix 50ml clear PP nonsterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 50ml clear polypropylene non-sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps packaged separately. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 500/case (500 per CS )
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    was $91.16 Special Price $73.00
  6. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Metal Free - Bag, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    15mL Centrifuge Tube, Metal Free - Bag, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $206.00 Special Price $131.25
  7. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Blue, 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
  8. CAP ONLY, 50mL Flip Top Centrifuge Tube Cap, Sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Flip Top Cap Only for 50mL Centrifuge Tubes (1000 per CS)
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    was $430.00 Special Price $281.46
  9. Microcentrifuge tube w/lid, N/S, amber, 1.5mL, pack of 500
    Manufacturer: Brandtech Scientific
    Microcentrifuge tube w/lid, N/S, amber, 1.5mL, pack of 500 (500 per PK)
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    was $41.40 Special Price $38.70
  10. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Flip Top Cap - Bag, 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 Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $368.00 Special Price $245.73
  11. Microtube Rack 20-Place Rack, Blue
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Microtube Rack 20-Place Rack, Blue (6 per PK)
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    was $52.89 Special Price $39.00
  12. 1.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Black, 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 $70.00 Special Price $47.40
  13. 96 Well Microcetnrifuge Tube Rack Cover, Natural, CS20
    SKU: 0052-CS
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    96-Well Microtube Rack Cover Clear polypropylene cover easily snaps on to 96-Well Micro Tube Racks for transportation and storage. Recessed area in top allows for secure stacking of racks on top of the other. Color: natural. (20 per CS)
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    was $126.62 Special Price $96.72
  14. Centrifuge tube mini-cooler -20degrees C, each
    Manufacturer: Brandtech Scientific
    Centrifuge tube mini-cooler -20degrees C, each (1 per EA)
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    was $271.20 Special Price $253.55
  15. TUBE ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    TUBE ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $130.00 Special Price $86.04
  16. Conical Tube 50mL Bulk Wrap Sterile, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Conical Tube 50mL Bulk Wrap Sterile, Natural (500 per CS )
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    was $215.77 Special Price $205.02
  17. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Green, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Green, 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
  18. 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, 5 Assorted Colors/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, 5 Assorted Colors/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)
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    was $117.70 Special Price $85.83
  19. 15mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    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 $205.00 Special Price $122.50
  20. Autoclavable Polycarbonate (PC) Centrifuge Bottles, 250 mL with Seal Cap, 36/CS
    Manufacturer: Foxx Life Sciences
    Autoclavable Polycarbonate (PC) Centrifuge Bottles, 250 mL with Seal Cap, 36/CS (36 per CS )
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    was $1,265.49 Special Price $1,001.12
  21. Diamond Midi Centrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Red, 50/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    An efficient and economical alternative to 15mL conical tubes when working with sample volumes between 2.0mL and 5.0mL. (200 per PK)
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    was $60.00 Special Price $43.75
  22. 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, Yellow, 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, Yellow, 5/Pack (25 per CS)
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    was $343.90 Special Price $250.76
  23. SpectraTube™ 15mL PP (17x118mm), flat rainbow screw cap, bulk bags, 25 tubes of each color per bag, 4 bags of each color per pack , 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    SpectraTube™ 15mL PP (17x118mm), flat rainbow screw cap, bulk bags, 25 tubes of each color per bag, 4 bags of each color per pack , 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $177.10 Special Price $102.13
  24. Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Clear
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Clear (8 per CS)
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    was $251.30 Special Price $183.24
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