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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. Centrifuge Tube, 250mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 14 bags of 5 tubes, 70/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 250mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 14 bags of 5 tubes, 70/cs (70 per PK )
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    was $265.05 Special Price $193.27
  2. 250uL Microcentrifuge Tube - Polyethylene, Natural, CS10000
    SKU: 4025-CS
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Snap-Cap Microcentrifuge Tube Volume: 250uL. Tough virgin polypropylene construction withstands rugged G-forces of high speed centrifugation. Snap-Cap attached to each tube. Entire unit autoclavable at 121[degree]C at 15psi for 15 minutes. Color: natural. (10000 per CS)
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    was $379.50 Special Price $332.06
  3. Centrifuge Tube, Conical, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/cs (40 per PK )
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    was $270.72 Special Price $181.71
  4. Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, conical, PP, sterile, flat screw cap,20 eco-plastic rack of 25 tubes, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/fold flat recyclable PP rack in sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $199.50 Special Price $165.04
  5. 50 ml Screw cap tube, 114 x 28 mm, conical base with skirt, polypropylene, 2-color printed graduations and writing space, red cap assembled, 25 pcs./bagg, CS300
    Manufacturer: Sarstedt
    Centrifuge tube, 50 ml, 114 x 28 mm, conical base with skirt, polypropylene, 2-color printed graduations and writing space, red cap assembled, 25 pcs./bag (300 per CS )
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    was $117.20 Special Price $102.55
  6. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, conical, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 20 eco-plastic racks of 25 tubes, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    15ml PP (17 x 118mm), flat screw cap, 25/fold-flat recyclable PP rack in sterile bag, 500cs (500 per CS )
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    was $172.50 Special Price $116.54
  7. 50ml Centrifuge Tube, Conical, PP, Sterile, 25/Rack, CS200
    Manufacturer: Sarstedt
    Screw cap tube, 50 ml, 114 x 28 mm, conical base, polypropylene, 2-color printed graduations and writing space, red cap assembled, sterile, non-pyrogenic/endotoxin-free, non-cytotoxic, 25 pcs/Styrofoam rack (200 per CS )
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    was $95.23 Special Price $83.33
  8. Transport Tube, 50mL, with Separate Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing
    SKU: 6255-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Transport Tube, 50mL, with Separate Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $280.80 Special Price $204.75
  9. 15ml PP (17 x 118mm), flat screw cap, 50 perfoam rack in sterile bag, 500cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    15ml PP (17 x 118mm), flat screw cap, 50 perfoam rack in sterile bag, 500cs (500 per CS )
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    was $172.50 Special Price $101.33
  10. Diamond MAX Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Attached Red Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, Self-Standing, Certified, 25/Re-Sealable Bag, 20 Bags/Unit
    SKU: 6299-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Diamond MAX Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Attached Red Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, Self-Standing, Certified, 25/Re-Sealable Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $315.60 Special Price $230.13
  11. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, clear, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, clear, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $19.27 Special Price $14.07
  12. 0.5ml microcentrifuge tubes, clear, nonsterile, 500 pieces/bag/pack, 10 packs/case, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    0.5ml microcentrifuge tubes, clear, nonsterile, 500 pieces/bag/pack, 10 packs/case, CS5000 (5000 per CS )
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    was $91.36 Special Price $73.16
  13. Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, PP, sterile, free standing, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, PP, sterile, free standing, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $233.17 Special Price $150.05
  14. Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $45.80 Special Price $33.40
  15. 10mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Offers the convenience of a micro centrifuge tube with the ability to process sample volumes up to 10mL Easily access cell pellets and reduce contamination risk with shorter tube Graduations are printed in bold, easy-to-read black ink and are accurate to +/-2% Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $195.00 Special Price $119.58
  16. Biologix 50ml clear PP sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 50ml clear polypropylene sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps assembled. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. tubes come loaded into rack. 25 tubes/rack, 20 racks/case (500 per CS )
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    was $114.20 Special Price $91.46
  17. 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, non-sterile bulk bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, non-sterile bulk bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $164.34 Special Price $76.00
  18. Autoclavable Polycarbonate (PC) Centrifuge Bottles, 500 mL with Screw Cap, 24/CS
    Manufacturer: Foxx Life Sciences
    Autoclavable Polycarbonate (PC) Centrifuge Bottles, 500 mL with Screw Cap, 24/CS (24 per CS )
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    was $795.54 Special Price $629.34
  19. Centrifuge Tube, Large Volume, 500mL, STERILE, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 6/Bag
    SKU: 6338-CS
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    These large volume centrifuge tubes are engineered to meet the demands of the most critical scientific work. The premium grade polypropylene (PP) tubes have molded graduation marks and leak-proof screw caps. Features: Polypropylene (PP) tube with high d (36 per CS)
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    was $276.70 Special Price $201.76
  20. Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, amber color, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, amber caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/case
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, amber color, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, amber caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/case (1000 per CS )
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    was $201.16 Special Price $146.45
  21. 50ml Digestion Vial w/Screw Cap, CS500
    Manufacturer: Midland Scientific
    Polypropylene Homopolymer, 30x110mm (500 per CS )
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    was $240.53 Special Price $137.77
  22. 250mL Conical Bottom Centrifuge Tube, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    250mL Conical Bottom Centrifuge Tube, Sterile (48 per CS )
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    was $95.83 Special Price $83.85
  23. 500mL Centrifuge Bottle, PP, Non-sterile, CS2
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Translucent and provides chemical resistivity needed for many applications Bottle should be filled 75% 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 (2 per CS)
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    was $71.00 Special Price $48.86
  24. 30mL Centrifuge Tube, Self-Standing, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    30mL Centrifuge Tube, Self-Standing, Non-sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $189.00 Special Price $114.48
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