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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.

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  1. Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Orange, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, 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 $31.30 Special Price $22.83
  2. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Natural, 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
  3. Tube,Centrifuge,Heavy,Screw,35ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    Tubes Centrifuge Heavy Duty with Screw Cap Capacity (mL) 35. O.D. and Length (mm) 29 x 100. GPI Thread Finish 24-410 KIMAX tube with a heavy wall to withstand higher speeds in centrifuging. Especially useful in separating neutralized sediment for culturing from specimens of sputum. (12 per CS )
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    was $287.55 Special Price $254.45
  4. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, 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
  5. United Scientific™ Rack For Micro Tubes, PC, 24 Places, Yellow
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Stackable polycarbonate racks are compatible with both 1.5ml and 2.0ml Micro Centrifuge Tubes. Each hole has molded in numbers and letters for sample identification. Ergonomic design provides easy insertion and removal and of tubes. Can be used in wide te (8 per PK )
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    was $79.75 Special Price $63.93
  6. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Translucent, Red, 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
  7. Rack, Snap Together, for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 128-Place, Blue
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack, Snap Together, for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 128-Place, Blue, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $36.20 Special Price $26.40
  8. Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Green, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, 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 $508.60 Special Price $370.85
  9. 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, Pink, 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, Pink, 5/Pack (25 per CS)
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    was $343.90 Special Price $250.76
  10. Tube,Centrifuge,Grad,Heavy,12ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    Tubes Centrifuge Graduated Heavy-Duty Cap. (mL) 12. Subdiv. (mL) 0.1. Tolerance (mL) 0 to 0.2 - 0.05Above 0.2 to 1 - 0.10Above 1 to 3 - 0.15Above 3 - 0.20. O.D. and Length (mm) 17 x 118 Standard taper KIMAX tube is a heavy-duty version of 45165. (12 per CS )
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    was $471.81 Special Price $364.00
  11. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow (10000 per CS)
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    was $431.20 Special Price $314.41
  12. 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, Orange, 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, Orange, 5/Pack (25 per CS)
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    was $343.90 Special Price $250.76
  13. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tubes, 15ml, Sterile, Racked, 50 X 10 Racks
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Centrifuge Tube and Rack sets are a convenient solution for organizing and storing Conical Bottom tubes. Racks are made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and include holes arranged in a zigzag format for easy dispensing. Racks contain 50 of the 15ml tubes or (500 per PK )
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    was $174.50 Special Price $147.66
  14. United Scientific™ Racks For Microcentrifuge Tubes, 48 Places, PC
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Pack of four polycarbonate racks, each able to hold up to 48 microcentrifuge tubes with 1.5ml capacity. Unique design allows racks to be securely stacked on top of each other. Includes alphanumeric grid for easy identification of tubes. Autoclavable. (4 per PK )
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    was $85.00 Special Price $68.19
  15. United Scientific™ Rack For Micro Tubes, PC, 48 Places, White
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Stackable polycarbonate racks are compatible with both 1.5ml and 2.0ml Micro Centrifuge Tubes. Each hole has molded in numbers and letters for sample identification. Ergonomic design provides easy insertion and removal and of tubes. Can be used in wide te (8 per PK )
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    was $127.50 Special Price $102.44
  16. Tube,Centrifuge,Grad,Wht Scale,15ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    KIMAX Conical Centrifuge Tube 15ml borosilicate glass conical-bottom tube. Beaded rim for extra strength. White ceramic enamel scale legend and marking spot. Graduated in 0.1ml increments. Length: 118mm. Diameter: 17mm. Maximum RCF: 2980g. (12 per CS )
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    was $395.38 Special Price $301.94
  17. Tube,Centrifuge,Grad,50ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    Tubes Centrifuge Graduated Capacity (mL) 50. Subdivision (mL) 0-10 in 0.5 Above 2 to 10- 0.3. Tolerance (mL) 0 to 2 - 0.2Above 2 to 10 - 0.3 Above 10 - 0.5. O.D. and Length (mm) 29 x 118 KIMAX tube with a short tapered bottom. Graduated and calibrated to contain. Top end has a pour spout. (12 per CS )
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    was $888.13 Special Price $858.62
  18. Tube,Centrifuge,Grad,Heavy,Screw,10ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    KIMAX Heavy-Duty Centrifuge Tube 10ml borosilicate glass conical-bottom tube. Length: 116mm. Diameter: 17mm.Thick walls for high-g spinning. Graduated and calibrated to contain. GPI thread finish: 15-415. Autoclavable. Phenolic resin screw cap with rubber liner (supplied). Maximum RCF: 2980g. (12 per CS )
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    was $797.43 Special Price $602.84
  19. Tube,Centrifuge,Grad,Vaccine,10ml
    Manufacturer: Kimble Chase
    Tubes Centrifuge Graduated Hopkins Vaccine Capacity (mL) 10. Tolerance Stem 0.0025. Tolerance Body 0.20. O.D. and Length (mm) 17 x 119 KIMAX tube used to standardize vaccines. The stem is graduated at 0.01 mL to 0.05 mL in 0.01 mL subdivisions and the body has graduations at 1 5 and 10 mL.
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    was $988.18 Special Price $870.38
  20. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, Grip Cap With Integrated O-Ring, Red, 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
  21. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Translucent, Orange, 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
  22. TUBE ONLY, 0.5mL Screw Top Micro Tube, Self-Standing, Grip Band, 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
  23. Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 100-Place, PP, White
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, 100-Place, PP, White, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $35.90 Special Price $26.18
  24. Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Yellow
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Snap-N-Rack Tube Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tube, 100-Place, PP, Yellow, EA1 (1 per EA)
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    was $35.90 Special Price $26.18
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