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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 ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Non-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 Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Tube Only (500 per CS)
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    was $167.00 Special Price $108.64
  2. 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $203.21 Special Price $121.41
  3. Centrifuge Bottle, 250mL, Attached Cap, PP, 4/Bag
    SKU: 6330-PK
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These rugged Polypropylene Centrifuge Bottles from Globe Scientific are suitable for low to moderate speed centrifugation when filed to 80% of their nominal capacity. Re-usable and autoclavable, the bottles are designed with leakproof linerless closures. (4 per PK)
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    was $112.00 Special Price $81.67
  4. TUBE ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Non-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 Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Tube Only (500 per CS)
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    was $142.00 Special Price $91.88
  5. Centrifuge Bottle, 500mL, Attached Cap, PP, 4/Bag
    SKU: 6332-PK
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These rugged Polypropylene Centrifuge Bottles from Globe Scientific are suitable for low to moderate speed centrifugation when filed to 80% of their nominal capacity. Re-usable and autoclavable, the bottles are designed with leakproof linerless closures. (4 per PK)
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    was $140.90 Special Price $102.74
  6. Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Oak Ridge Style, Round Bottom, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 12/Box
    SKU: 6322-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 $140.90 Special Price $102.74
  7. CAP ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube Cap - Bag, Non-sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Cap Only for 50mL Centrifuge Tube (500 per CS)
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    was $65.00 Special Price $42.29
  8. Rack, reversible, 96 x 1.5/2.0mL or 0.5mL, (113 x 199mm), Orange
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Rack, reversible, 96x1.5/0.5ml, (112x250mm) Orange, 5/pk (5 per PK )
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    was $52.12 Special Price $39.78
  9. Autoclavable Polypropylene (PP) Centrifuge Bottles, 500 mL with Screw Cap, 24/CS
    Manufacturer: Foxx Life Sciences
    Autoclavable Polypropylene (PP) Centrifuge Bottles, 500 mL with Screw Cap, 24/CS (24 per CS )
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    was $439.84 Special Price $347.95
  10. CAP ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube Cap - Bag, Non-sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Cap Only for 15mL Centrifuge Tube (500 per CS)
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    was $42.00 Special Price $26.97
  11. 1.5 mL SuperSlik® Low Retention Microcentrifuge Tubes with Attached Caps, Clear, in Resealable Bags, CS2500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Spins to 14,000 RCF. With Low Protein Binding surface. Includes flat caps and writing surface. In resealable bags. 1.5ml maximum usable volume. Natural colors. (2500 per CS )
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    was $206.00 Special Price $180.25
  12. Biologix clear PP nonsterile screw cap with o-ring seal, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix clear polypropylene non-sterile screw cap with o-ring seal (for use with microtubes). tubes sold separately. 500 caps/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )
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    was $170.31 Special Price $136.38
  13. 15ml Centrifuge Tube,Bulk, standard, sterile 50/pk, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    Printed Graduations (with marking area) Polypropylene tube and high density polyethylene cap High centrifugal strength - up to 10,000 x g Flat markable cap with leakproof seal One-hand operation design for the caps provides easy handling Sterilized by E-Beam Dnase, Rnase and pyrogen free (500 per CS )
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    $103.24
  14. Centrifuge Tubes with Plug Seal Cap, PP, 500mL, Sterile, CS36
    Manufacturer: Corning
    Corning® polypropylene (PP) centrifuge tubes are ideal for applications requiring large volume centrifugation. Support cushions (2602A46 for 250mL or 0330E07 for 500mL) must be used with this product unless the centrifuge rotor has appropriate V-bottom cushions Polyethylene plug seal caps Maximum RCF of 6,000xg Tubes are sterile and certified nonpyrogenic (36 per CS )
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    $245.11
  15. 50mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    50mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50 (50 per PK)
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    was $66.58 Special Price $58.26
  16. 15mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    15mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs (300 per PK )
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    was $133.07 Special Price $95.07
  17. 15mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    15mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $82.50 Special Price $72.19
  18. United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 36 Place, Teal
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 36 Place, Teal (1 per EA )
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    was $55.75 Special Price $42.30
  19. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, Locktop style cap, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, Locktop style cap, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $21.29 Special Price $15.38
  20. 50ml Centrifuge Tube Rack, sterile 1/pk, 50/cs
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    Made from virgin polypropylene Reusable and economic Non-sterilized (50 per CS )
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    was $180.87 Special Price $161.43
  21. Centrifuge Tube Self Standing 50 ml
    Manufacturer: Eisco Scientific LLC
    Centrifuge Tube Self Standing 50 ml (1 per EA )
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    was $1.71 Special Price $1.39
  22. 250mL Centrifuge Bottles, Polycarbonate, Knurled Seal Cap, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Optically clear for high visibility Seal cap features integrated silicone gasket for leak-proof seal Cap has extended lip to facilitate removal from rotor,and gripping ridges for easy opening and closing Bottles include molded graduation lines Bottle should be filled 80% of total capacity to obtain maximum results Centrifuge Bottles have a rigid body for low to moderate speed centrifugation of biological and chemical samples High quality polycarbonate and polypropylene have excellent chemical resistance Reusable and autoclavable Use of a rotor cushion is advised to support bottles during centrifugation Packaged non-sterile in re-sealable bags (4 per CS)
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    was $118.00 Special Price $97.16
  23. CAP ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube Cap, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    CAP ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube Cap, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $44.00 Special Price $25.53
  24. 2.0mL Screw Tube, Skirted Base, Graduated, Writing Area, Clear, PK500
    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 (500 per PK)
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    was $72.55 Special Price $63.48
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