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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. Foam Test Tube Racks for 250uL & 400uL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Charcoal, PK6
    SKU: 0020-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Foam Test Tube Racks for 250uL & 400uL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Charcoal, PK6 (4 per PK)
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    was $52.65 Special Price $40.22
  2. Biologix 80 well PP assorted color (red, blue, purple, green and yellow) microtube racks, CS20
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 80 well polypropylene assorted color (red, blue, purple, green and yellow) microtube racks (for use with 1.5ml or 2.0ml microtubes). racks have molded numeric grid for identification purposes. 20 racks/case (20 per CS )
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    was $53.25 Special Price $42.64
  3. 250 mL PP Centrifuge Tubes with Plug Seal Cap, Sterile,6/pk, 102/cs
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    Made of USP VI polypropylene. Autoclave at 120C /15 Ib. Non-pyrogenic, Dnase/Rnase and human DNA free. Round Bottom, Self-standing. Autoclavable. Sterilized by E-beam, SAL=10-6 . Clear graduations and white marking area. Recommend to store in gas phase of the nitrogen tank. Internal thread Cap: Special screw cap designed with silicone O-ring to secure the sealing under various condition. External thread Cap: Special screw cap designed without silicone ring to avoid risk of contamination. (102 per CS )
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    $351.38
  4. Centrifuge Tube 50ml, Conical, PP
    Manufacturer: Eisco Scientific LLC
    Centrifuge Tube 50ml, Conical, PP (1 per EA )
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    was $2.11 Special Price $1.71
  5. Biologix 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes w/plug-seal caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. tubes come loaded into rack. 50 tubes/rack, 10 racks/case (500 per CS )
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    was $64.16 Special Price $51.38
  6. United Scientific™ Self Standing Centrifuge Tube, Pp/Hdpe, 50 ml, Sterile (Steam), Case
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Polypropylene tubes feature a convenient flat bottom so they can stand on their own. Include blue HDPE leak-proof screw caps, silk-screen black graduations and a large white marking spot. Tubes are graduated from 5 to 50ml with graduation intervals of 2.5ml. Autoclavable at 121°C and freezable to -45°C. Steam sterilized. Maximum RCF 9000. (500 per CS )
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    was $166.00 Special Price $140.36
  7. Labcon Tube 50ML PLUG 50BG, CS500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    SuperClear tubes offer you a standard of performance not available from other brands of centrifuge tubes. (500 per CS )
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    was $177.52 Special Price $129.24
  8. 5ml Centrifuge Tubes, Clear, Round Bottom, Snap Cap, Sterile, 200/pk, 2000/case
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    USP VI PolypropyleneEach tube is permanently marked with a unique 2D barcode, ensuring the tubes can be easily and accurately identified when being moved, shipped or even accidentally dropped. Laser 2D barcode on the bottom of each tube allows scan and decode at once without removing from rack.100% inspection guarantees that each code is unique and readable.Non-pyrogenic, DNase/RNase and human DNA free Round Bottom, Self-standingSolid, one-piece construction ensures the barcode not fall off during the storage under low temperatureAutoclavable Sterilized by E-beam, SAL=10-6 Clear graduations and white marking area Recommend to store in gas phase of the nitrogen tank Internal thread Cap: Special screw cap designed with silicone O-ring to secure the sealing under various condition. External thread Cap: Special screw cap designed without silicone ring to avoid the contamination risk. (2000 per CS )
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    was $358.80 Special Price $320.23
  9. 5mL Macro Centrifuge Tube, Sterile, CS100
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Offers the convenience of a micro centrifuge tube with the ability to process sample volumes up to 5mL Tube diameter is the same as a standard 15mL conical bottom centrifuge tube enabling use with existing equipment All tubes have frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand Center of the cap includes a thin “membrane” area designed for easy puncture and access by a syringe/needle (100 per CS)
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    was $58.00 Special Price $39.38
  10. PLASTIC RACK ONLY, Blue, 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Non-sterile, Reusable
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    PLASTIC RACK ONLY, Blue, 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Non-sterile, Reusable (5 per CS )
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    was $25.00 Special Price $21.87
  11. United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 8 Place, Teal
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    United Scientific® Coated Wire Rack, 50 mL Centrifuge Tubes, 8 Place, Teal (1 per EA )
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    was $34.00 Special Price $24.78
  12. Centrifuge Tube 15ml, Conical, PP, Pkg of 50
    Manufacturer: Eisco Scientific LLC
    Centrifuge Tube 15ml, Conical, PP, Pkg of 50 (1 per EA )
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    was $65.67 Special Price $53.41
  13. 50mL Self-Standing Conical Tube, Sterile, Clear, PK50
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    50mL Self-Standing Conical Tube, Sterile, Clear, PK50 (50 per PK)
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    was $105.77 Special Price $92.55
  14. 15mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    15mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50 (50 per PK)
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    was $58.17 Special Price $50.89
  15. Centrifuge bottles 500ml PC screw closure, 4/pk, 24/case
    Manufacturer: Biomedical Polymers
    Available with standard caps for low-speed work and sealing caps for high-speed applications-sealing caps have a built-in gripper to facilitate removal from the rotor Extra thick walls for durability-resistant to most chemicals Wide mouth design makes filling and decanting easier These precision molded centrifuge bottles are available in polycarbonate or polypropylene. For low speed applications the bottles provide excellent value for large volume/large batch centrifugation procedures. Bottles with standard caps provide reliable performance up to 8250 xg in swinging bucket and fixed angle rotors. For high-speed work, the easy-to-use Noryl® (Noryl® is a registered trademark of General Electric Company) sealing caps with silicone O-rings enable leak-free processing at high centrifugal forces over long durations. Bottles must be filled to 80% of capacity. Centrifuge bottles may be autoclaved at 121ºC at 15 psi for 20 minutes. Caps should be placed on the bottles without engaging the threads. Bottles are qualified to the rated g-forces using Sorvall® (Sorvall® is a registered trademark of Kendro Laboratory Products) and Fiberlite® (Fiberlite® is a registered trademark of Piramoon Technologies Inc.) high-speed rotors, tested at 20ºC, with bottles filled to 80% of capacity. Failure to use the correct rotor cushion or adapter will shorten the life of the bottle and may prevent achievement of the maximum rated RCF and/or bottle failure. Prolonged autoclaving and reuse may cause stress cracks, crazing or bottle discoloration. (24 per CS )
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    was $396.80 Special Price $347.20
  16. 1.5ml Microcentrifuge Tube, Clear, Sterile, Conical, Lock Cap, 500/pk, 4000/cs
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    USP VI grade polypropolyne material, free from heavy metal RCF: 30000 x g Endotoxin level: <0.1EU Clear graduations and frosted marking area Special safe lock cap design provides secure lid sealing Easy opening and closing Temperature range: -80 to +121 Dnase/Rnase free Tubes are autoclavable at 121C (250F), under 15psi for 10–15 minutes with drying. Remove from autoclave immediately. Excessive exposure to autoclaving heat may cause warping or decreased structural integrity. Also available as pre-sterilized (4000 per CS )
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    was $225.69 Special Price $201.43
  17. Microtube Box, 1.5ml/2ml, 8*8, 5/Pack, 40/Case
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    The vial body is made of medical-grade cryogenic polypropylene (PP), which meets USP Class-6 standards, so that the vial is recommended to be used in -196 liquid nitrogen phase. Dnase/Rnase free, non-endotoxin. Electron beam sterilization, SAL = 10 -6. The product meets the SBS standard and provides an effective safety guarantee and management for biological sample libraries and other warehouses of various chemicals and biological products stored at low temperatures. (40 per CS )
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    was $243.46 Special Price $217.29
  18. Microfuge Tubes 1.5mL, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tubes are certified DNase, Ranse and Pyrogen free. (500 per PK)
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    was $19.04 Special Price $16.45
  19. Autoclavable Polycarbonate Centrifuge Bottles, 500 mL with Seal Cap, 24/CS
    Manufacturer: Foxx Life Sciences
    Autoclavable Polycarbonate Centrifuge Bottles, 500 mL with Seal Cap, 24/CS (24 per CS )
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    was $1,035.29 Special Price $819.01
  20. SpectraTubes™ Rainbow Capped Centrifuge Tubes, 15mL, sterile, individual color bags (B,G,R,Y,O), 25 tubes per bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    SpectraTubes™ Rainbow Capped Centrifuge Tubes, 15mL, sterile, individual color bags (B,G,R,Y,O), 25 tubes per bag, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $210.64 Special Price $121.68
  21. Centrifuge Tube, Conical, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, Conical, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/cs (320 per CS )
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    was $270.72 Special Price $179.21
  22. 50mL Bio-Reaction Tube - Foam Rack, Sterile, CS300
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Bio-reaction tubes offer a convenient and economical option for small scale, high density suspension cell culture Ideal for biological reaction applications that require sterile conditions and free gas exchange Aseptic conditions are maintained through 0.22µm hydrophobic vented membrane Useful in the screening and optimization processes of suspension cells Reaction parameters can be optimized using small amounts of materials, maximizing the number of parallel experiments that can be performed simultaneously Ideal for suspension cell culture, bacterial growth, seeding larger bioreactors and supporting start-up testing procedures for larger bioreactors Can be used for lyophilization Feature a 0.22µm hydrophobic membrane in the vent cap Easy-to-read black graduations Large white marking area (300 per CS)
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    was $602.00 Special Price $404.69
  23. 15ml Centrifuge Tube Rack, sterile 1/pk, 50/cs
    Manufacturer: Nest Scientific
    Sterilized by E-beam, SAL=10-6. Cell culture plates are made of high clarity, 100% virgin polystyrene. Vacuum Plasma tissue culture treatment. Clear lot number for batch traceability. Non-Pyrogenic, DNase/Rnase free. Innovative edge design for convenient sample loading. A rich selection of matching plates: 6-well, 12-well, 24-well. Low protein binding to ensure accurate results. Passed the USP VI toxicity test. Compatible with most solvents used for fixing and staining. (1 per EA)
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    was $180.87 Special Price $161.43
  24. 15ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    15ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with plug-seal screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. tubes come loaded into rack. 50 tubes/rack, 10 racks/case (500 per CS )
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    was $64.16 Special Price $51.38
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