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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. Five-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, sterile, w/ attached screw caps in foam racks, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Five-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, sterile, w/ attached screw caps in foam racks, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $112.35 Special Price $85.69
  2. Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Rack, 20 Racks/Unit
    SKU: 6289-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Rack, 20 Racks/Unit, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $336.10 Special Price $245.07
  3. Labcon Tube 1.5ML LT GRAD, NAT, 500 BAG, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Spins to 20,000 RCF. Autoclavable. With extra large top and graduations. 1.7ml maximum usable volume. Natural color. (5000 per CS )
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    was $231.01 Special Price $168.17
  4. 1.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube
    SKU: 4300-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Microcentrifuge Tubes Size: 1.5mL. Color: natural. With textured writing surface and needle access. Walls are non-wettable preventing liquids from adhering to the sides. (500 per PK)
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    was $22.18 Special Price $19.41
  5. Diamond Midi Centrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Assembled Blue Screw Cap, Graduated, STERILE, 25/Rack, 20 Racks/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Diamond Midi Centrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Assembled Blue Screw Cap, Graduated, STERILE, 25/Rack, 20 Racks/Unit (500 per CS)
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    was $157.00 Special Price $114.48
  6. 2.0mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube
    SKU: 4050-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    G-Tube Premium Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 2.0mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 30000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps and sides. Non-wettable walls. Graduated from 0.1 to 2.0mL. Natural color. (500 per PK)
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    was $24.98 Special Price $21.86
  7. 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $179.40 Special Price $97.99
  8. 30ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    30ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $169.05 Special Price $112.71
  9. ClearSeal screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )
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    was $278.16 Special Price $202.83
  10. Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, w/ loop cap, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, w/ loop cap, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )
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    was $256.27 Special Price $186.56
  11. 15 mL MetalFree® Centrifuge Tubes with Flat Caps, 25 per Rack, 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 $208.53 Special Price $182.47
  12. Centrifuge Tube, 70mL, Oak Ridge Style, Round Bottom, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 12/Bag
    SKU: 6323-PK
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These new Oakridge Style Centrifuge Tubes from Globe Scientific are the economic choice for high speed refrigerated or non-refrigerated centrifugation. Molded from durable, chemical resistant polypropylene, the tubes have round bottoms and consistent wall (12 per PK)
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    was $164.00 Special Price $119.58
  13. Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )
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    was $278.16 Special Price $202.83
  14. 15ml Centrifuge Tube FlatTop PP Sterile
    Manufacturer: Midland Scientific
    15ml Centrifuge Tube FlatTop PP Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $138.12 Special Price $94.93
  15. Microtube, 1.5mL, Self-Standing, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microtube, 1.5mL, Self-Standing, 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
  16. 0.5mL Screw Top Micro Tube and Cap, Self-Standing, Grip Band, Green Grip Cap With Integrated O-Ring, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    High temperature resistivity range–shatter/crack resistant and ideal for boiling Easy 3/4 turn to open and close Sterile Assemblies packed in self-standing re-sealable bags offer a unique storage solution 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 Grip band tubes feature ribs that provide exceptional gripping surface and lessen movement during centrifugation (500 per CS)
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    was $217.00 Special Price $148.75
  17. Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 80mm, 10ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 80mm, 10ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, 1000/cs (1000 per CS)
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    was $202.80 Special Price $147.64
  18. Labcon Tube 1.5 PP NAT 500/BG, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Spins to 40,000 RCF. Includes flat caps and writing surface. In resealable bags. 1.5ml maximum usable volume. Natural color. (5000 per CS )
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    was $194.77 Special Price $141.79
  19. 50 mL MetalFree® Centrifuge Tubes with Flat Caps, 25 per Rack, 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 $236.50 Special Price $206.93
  20. Macrocentrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Green, 50/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Macrocentrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Green, 50/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit, CS200 (2000 per CS)
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    was $598.50 Special Price $436.41
  21. Labcon Tube LIGHT SENS 15ML AMBER, 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 $177.53 Special Price $129.24
  22. 50 ml Centrifuge Tube with Flat Cap in Eco Friendly Rack, Sterile, 25 Tubes X 20 packs, CS500
    Manufacturer: Oxford Lab Products
    Manufactured from FDA approved resin – premium polypropylene for clarity and centrifugal strength. Packaged and certified RNase-, DNase-, Human DNA-, Endotoxin-, PCR Inhibitor, Lubricant and Pyrogen-, heavy metals- and additive-free. Manufactured in a fully automatic, human touch-free plant with class 100K clean room facility grading. Can be centrifuged at up to 17,000 x g. Capable of withstanding temperatures from – 80 to +121 degrees Celsius. Fits all standard and high capacity centrifuge rotors. Supplied in double safety self-standing bulk bags and eco-friendly racks – 15 mL and 50 mL tubes are available individually wrapped, racked or bagged. (500 per CS )
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    $104.35
  23. Microtube, 2mL, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microtube, 2mL, 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
  24. SpectraTube™ 50mL PP (29x115mm), 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™ 50mL PP (29x115mm), 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 $187.45 Special Price $164.46
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