This category covers conical centrifuge tubes, mostly in the standard 15 mL and 50 mL sizes, plus 10, 25 and 30 mL options. Nearly all are polypropylene with flat screw caps and come sterile or non-sterile, packed in racks, re-sealable bags or bulk bags. You will also find self-standing (skirted) 50 mL tubes, tubes with printed graduations and writing areas, metal-free tubes for trace analysis, amber tubes for light-sensitive samples, centrifuge tube filters, and caps or tubes sold separately. Products come from CELLTREAT, MTC Bio, Globe Scientific, Biologix, Labcon and others.

Start with volume and outside dimensions, which must fit your rotor or adapter; listings give sizes such as 17 x 118 mm for 15 mL and 29 x 115 mm for 50 mL. Choose sterile tubes for cell culture and sample work, and non-sterile bulk packs for general use. Decide between conical and self-standing bottoms, check the maximum RCF rating against your run speed, and compare the pack format, since racks are easier to handle and bags take less space.

15 and 50 ML Centrifuge Tubes: common questions

What are the dimensions of a 15 mL centrifuge tube?

Most 15 mL conical tubes are about 17 mm in outside diameter and roughly 118 to 120 mm long with the cap, and several listings in this category give 17 x 118 mm or 17 x 120 mm. A 50 mL conical tube is typically about 29 to 30 mm wide and 114 to 115 mm long. Dimensions vary slightly by manufacturer, so check the listing against your rotor buckets or adapters before ordering.

Are polypropylene centrifuge tubes better than polystyrene?

For most centrifuge work, yes. Polypropylene withstands higher centrifugal force and resists many organic solvents better than polystyrene, which is why it is the usual material for conical tubes. Polystyrene is clearer, which helps when you need to see small pellets or color changes, but it cracks more easily and is attacked by solvents such as acetone and chloroform. Always check the manufacturer's maximum RCF rating for the specific tube.

Should I buy sterile or non-sterile centrifuge tubes?

Use sterile tubes for cell culture, microbiology and any work where contamination would affect results, such as cell pellets or clinical samples. Non-sterile tubes are fine for buffer preparation, chemical samples and general storage, and they usually cost less per tube. Sterile tubes are often certified free of DNase, RNase and pyrogens, but confirm this on the individual product listing if your application needs it.

Can I return centrifuge tubes ordered from LPS?

Returns are accepted within 30 days by mail, with the customer paying return shipping. Sterile items are an exception and cannot be returned, which covers many of the tubes in this category, so confirm size, cap style and sterility before ordering. For large or repeat orders you can request volume pricing through the Contact Us page.

15 and 50 ML Centrifuge Tubes

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  1. MaxiRCF™ Centrifuge Tube, Conical, PP, 15 mL, Trace Metal Free, Sterile
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Manufactured using high-purity, virgin USP Class VI Medical grade polypropylene, these centrifuge tubes are free from natural rubber and heavy metal and conform to US FDA 21 CFR. Include leak-proof threaded HDPE caps that are free of added colorings and trace metals. A large, white marking spot allows you to easily label samples. MaxiRCF™ Trace Metal-Free Centrifuge Tubes with 20,000 x g maximum RCF work well for any high-density gradient separation. They are specifically manufactured to ensure that common trace metals and elements that can interfere with experiments are below an ICP-MS detection level of one part per billion (< 1ppb). Metals included in testing are: Zinc, Boron, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Aluminum, Silicon, Nickel, Vanadium, Phosphorous, Cobalt, Chromium, Lithium, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic and Lead. Available in sterile and non-sterile versions. Sterile versions are validated according to ISO 11137 for SAL 10-6 and packed 25 tubes per sealed bag, 20 bags per case of 500. Non-sterile versions are bulk-packed as a case of 500 tubes. (500 per PK )
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    was $194.00 Special Price $163.92
  2. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Yellow Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Assorted color cap tubes allow easily color coding of samples for quick identification, customization, and increased productivity Users report coding each color to a day of the week, a member of the lab, or a specific procedure 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 $219.00 Special Price $142.19
  3. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Flip Top Cap - Paperboard Rack, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Ergonomic flip top cap is designed for single handed operation 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 Paperboard rack is a recyclable, fold-flat alternative to bulky foam racks (500 per CS)
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    was $303.00 Special Price $140.73
  4. Conical Tube 15mL Bulk Wrap Sterile, Natural
    Manufacturer: Heathrow Scientific
    Conical Tube 15mL Bulk Wrap Sterile, Natural (500 per CS )
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    was $159.71 Special Price $148.38
  5. United Scientific™ Self-Standing Centrifuge Tubes, 50Ml, Sterile
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Polypropylene tubes include a convenient flat bottom so they stand on their own, a large white frosted labeling area, silk screen graduations, and a leak-proof cap. Autoclavable at 121°C and 15 psi for 30 minutes. Radiation sterilized. DNase, RNase, Pyrog (500 per PK )
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    was $204.50 Special Price $172.96
  6. 50mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    50mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $665.83 Special Price $582.60
  7. 50mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (1 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK25, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    50mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (1 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK25, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $777.33 Special Price $680.17
  8. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value - Paperboard Rack, Sterile, 25/rack, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    50mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value - Paperboard Rack, Sterile, 25/rack, CS500 (500 per CS )
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    was $219.00 Special Price $142.92
  9. High Clarity PP Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Sterile, 50mL (25/Rack; 500/Case)
    Manufacturer: Corning
    High Clarity PP Centrifuge Tube, Conical Bottom, Sterile, 50mL (25/Rack; 500/Case) (500 per CS )
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    $450.19
  10. 15mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (2 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK50, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    15mL Conical Tube, Racked, Sterile (2 Racks Of 25 Tubes Per Pack), Clear, PK50, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $632.83 Special Price $553.73
  11. 15mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    15mL Conical Tube, Bulk, Sterile, Clear, PK50, CS500 (500 per CS)
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    was $581.67 Special Price $508.96
  12. PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Non-sterile, Reusable
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Non-sterile, Reusable (5 per CS )
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    was $18.33 Special Price $16.04
  13. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tubes, 15ml, Sterile
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Polypropylene tubes include blue High Density Polyethylene leak-proof screw caps. The tubes and caps feature specially-designed flat threads for vacuum-type closure that is leak-free at a pressure of >700mm Hg. Highly smooth hydrophobic internal surfaces (500 per PK )
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    was $160.50 Special Price $135.63
  14. 50 mL SuperClear® Centrifuge Tubes, 25 per Rack, 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 $201.15 Special Price $176.01
  15. Centrifuge tube, 12mL, Molded Graduations, 16.5 x 107.5mm, PS, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Case
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Centrifuge tube, 12mL, Molded Graduations, 16.5 x 107.5mm, PS, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Case, CS1000 (1000 per CS)
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    was $163.70 Special Price $119.36
  16. 15mL ProSeries Tubes Sterile Racks
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ProSeries™ High Performance Centrifuge Tubes, 15mL, 20,000xg max RCF, sterile, w/ Hi-Viz Graduations and FreezeTech Temperature Indicator Patch, 20 eco-plastic racks of 25 tubes, 500/cs 15mL ProSeries Tubes Sterile Bags (500 per CS )
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    was $189.00 Special Price $131.96
  17. Tube Cent 50mL Ster Bulk 20-BG/25
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tube Cent 50mL Ster Bulk 20-BG/25 (25 per CS )
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    was $163.98 Special Price $110.71
  18. Tube Cent 50mL Self-St Ster Bulk20-BG/25
    Manufacturer: Dynalon
    Tube Cent 50mL Self-St Ster Bulk20-BG/25 (25 per CS )
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    was $252.30 Special Price $170.34
  19. 30mL Centrifuge Tube and Cap, Self-Standing, Non-Sterile (Tubes and Caps in Separate Bags), Tubes 500/Bag & Caps 500/Bag
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    30mL size is an ideal option for intermediate centrifuge tube volumes Self-standing base for use without a rack Molded graduations ensure volume accuracy to +/- 2% Conical bottom for maximized sample retrieval Easy to write on flat surface caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $178.00 Special Price $142.92
  20. 30mL Centrifuge Tube, Self-Standing, Sterile, 500/bag
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    30mL size is an ideal option for intermediate centrifuge tube volumes Self-standing base for use without a rack Molded graduations ensure volume accuracy to +/- 2% Conical bottom for maximized sample retrieval Easy to write on flat surface caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $216.00 Special Price $158.96
  21. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Red Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Assorted color cap tubes allow easily color coding of samples for quick identification, customization, and increased productivity Users report coding each color to a day of the week, a member of the lab, or a specific procedure 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 $251.00 Special Price $168.44
  22. 50 mL PerformR® Freestanding Centrifuge Tubes, in Bulk, CS500
    Manufacturer: Labcon North America
    Freestanding 50ml centrifuge tubes are available for use in those applications where a rack is not available. (500 per CS )
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    was $145.33 Special Price $127.17
  23. Biologix 50ml clear PP nonsterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top caps, CS500
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix 50ml clear polypropylene non-sterile conical bottom centrifuge tubes with polyethylene flat top screw caps packaged separately. tubes have writing patch and marked graduations. 500/case (500 per CS )
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    was $91.16 Special Price $73.00
  24. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Metal Free - Bag, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    15mL Centrifuge Tube, Metal Free - Bag, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $206.00 Special Price $131.25
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