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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. Tube 2mL stand clr-tube/cap 10-BG/500
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tube 2mL stand clr-tube/cap 10-BG/500 (5000 per CS )
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    was $786.31 Special Price $530.89
  2. EZBio® Centrifuge Tube Assemblies, 50mL, Sterile, Single Use Technology with EZBio® Tubing and Plug, 10/CS
    Manufacturer: Foxx Life Sciences
    EZBio® Centrifuge Tube Assemblies, 50mL, Sterile, Single Use Technology with EZBio® Tubing and Plug, 10/CS (10 per CS )
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    was $742.26 Special Price $640.57
  3. EZBio® Centrifuge Tube Assemblies, 15mL, Sterile, Single Use Technology with EZBio® Tubing and Plug, 10/CS
    Manufacturer: Foxx Life Sciences
    EZBio® Centrifuge Tube Assemblies, 15mL, Sterile, Single Use Technology with EZBio® Tubing and Plug, 10/CS (10 per CS )
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    was $720.33 Special Price $621.65
  4. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Opaque, Blue, 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
  5. Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, White
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, White, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $32.50 Special Price $23.70
  6. 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 (25 per CS)
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    was $587.60 Special Price $428.46
  7. Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, White
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Wireless MicroTube Rack with Handles for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place, White (4 per CS)
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    was $106.30 Special Price $77.51
  8. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Separate Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Bulk
    SKU: 6284-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Separate Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Bulk, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $181.00 Special Price $131.97
  9. Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate, PC, 24-Place, Green
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Green, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $31.70 Special Price $23.11
  10. Microtube Rack 24 x 1.5/2mL Tubes, Blue
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Microtube Rack 24 x 1.5/2mL Tubes, Blue (8 per PK )
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    was $64.52 Special Price $57.16
  11. Conical Tube 50mL Bulk Wrap Skirted Sterile, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Conical Centrifuge Tubes are certified DNase, Ranse and Pyrogen free. (500 per CS)
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    was $225.29 Special Price $210.41
  12. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, No Cap, Gradu
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These polypropylene (PP) microcentrifuge tubes without cap are resistant to most chemical rea (10000 per CS)
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    was $424.30 Special Price $309.38
  13. 1.5mL 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
  14. 1.5mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Orange, 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
  15. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Blue, 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
  16. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Rainbow, 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 $2,505.33 Special Price $2,192.17
  17. Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, orange color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bag
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    By popular demand for researchers, as well as diagnostic / reagent packaging applications, MTC’s O-ring screw caps are now available in single color packs of 1000. Order now in blue, green, orange, red, yellow, or natural color. (1000 per CS )
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    was $98.07 Special Price $70.54
  18. United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 15 Place, Teal
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 15 Place, Teal (1 per EA )
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    was $44.25 Special Price $33.54
  19. United Scientific™ Rack For Micro Centrifuge Tubes, PP
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Two-tier polypropylene racks hold up to 100 of 1.5ml microcentrifuge tubes. Racks are autoclavable and can be used in water baths or freezers. A molded-in alphanumeric index, plastic makes sample identification easy. Racks are stackable and have a 2-3/4" x 1" labeling area on two sides. (6 per PK )
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    was $49.95 Special Price $37.88
  20. Tube Micro Centrifuge, PP 0.5mL
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tube Micro Centrifuge, PP 0.5mL (1000 per CS)
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    was $61.91 Special Price $41.81
  21. Tube,Centrifuge,Grad,Screw,15ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    Tubes Centrifuge Graduated with Screw Cap Capacity (mL) 15. Subdivision (mL) 0.1. Tolerance (mL) 0 to 0.2 - 0.050Above 0.2 to 1 - 0.100Above 1 to 3 - 0.150Above 3 - 0.200. O.D. and Length (mm) 17 x 130. GPI Thread Finish 15-415 Standard taper KIMAX tube with a screw thread finish. (12 per CS )
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    was $624.86 Special Price $472.43
  22. Tube,Cent,Disp,S/C Finish, 15ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    Tube,Cent,Disp,S/C Finish, 15ml (1 per EA )
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    was $189.22 Special Price $158.27
  23. TUBE ONLY, 1.5mL 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
  24. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Translucent, Assorted, 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 $240.00 Special Price $176.46
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