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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. 80 Well Microcentrifuge Tube Rack, Green, PK5
    SKU: 63-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    80 PLC MIC TUBE RAC GREE PK5Bio Plas 80-well micro tube rack green for Bio Plas snap cap microcentrifuge tubes 500uL 1.5mL 1.8mL and screw cap microcentrifuge tubes 0.5mL 1.5mL and 2.0mL. (5 per PK)
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    was $22.20 Special Price $21.57
  2. Conical 0.5mL, with skirt Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tube, Natural, PK1000
    SKU: 4200-PK
    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 $59.47 Special Price $52.04
  3. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube
    SKU: 4049-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    G-Tube Premium Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 0.6mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 30000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps. Non-wettable walls. Rainbow color. (500 per PK)
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    was $28.03 Special Price $24.53
  4. 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Natural, PK500
    SKU: 4315-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 0.5mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 22000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps and sides. Non-wettable walls. Natural color. (500 per PK)
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    was $22.18 Special Price $19.41
  5. 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Rainbow, PK500
    SKU: 4325-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 0.5mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 22000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps and sides. Non-wettable walls. Rainbow color. (500 per PK)
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    was $26.92 Special Price $23.55
  6. Conical 0.5mL, with skirt Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tube, Amber, PK1000
    SKU: 4201-PK
    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 $66.80 Special Price $58.45
  7. 2.0mL Screw Cap Tube, Skirted Base, Ribbed, Clear
    SKU: 4204-PK
    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 $59.82 Special Price $52.34
  8. 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tube, Blue, PK1000
    SKU: 4153-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Snap-Cap Microcentrifuge Tube Volume: 1.5mL. 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: blue. (1000 per PK)
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    was $37.95 Special Price $33.21
  9. Siliconized 2.0mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Natural, PK500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    G-Tube Flat-Top Microcentrifuge Tubes Size: 2.0mL. No special locking cap devices needed. Highest impact tube strength with over 30000xg. Transparent. Molded from siliconized virgin polypropylene for extremely low surface adhesion and maximum sample recovery. Natural. (500 per PK)
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    was $57.03 Special Price $49.91
  10. 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Green, CS10000
    SKU: 4319-CS
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    MICROCENT.TUBES 0.5ML GRNPK500Bio Plas flat top microcentrifuge tube 0.5 ml green.
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    was $443.67 Special Price $388.21
  11. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube
    SKU: 4046-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    TUBEMCFLTTPG0.6MLO500PKBio Plas G-tube flat top microcentrifuge tube 0.6mL orange. (500 per PK)
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    was $23.28 Special Price $20.37
  12. 2.0mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube
    SKU: 4053-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    G-Tube Premium Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 2.0mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 30000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps and sides. Non-wettable walls. Graduated from 0.1 to 2.0mL. Blue color. (500 per PK)
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    was $24.98 Special Price $21.86
  13. 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tube, Red, PK1000
    SKU: 4151-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Snap-Cap Microcentrifuge Tube Volume: 1.5mL. 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: red. (1000 per PK)
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    was $37.95 Special Price $33.21
  14. Siliconized 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube - Sterile, Individually Wrapped
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Siliconized 0.5mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube - Sterile, Individually Wrapped (250 per PK)
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    was $85.52 Special Price $74.82
  15. Siliconized 1.5mL Flat Top Micro Centrifuge Tube
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Siliconized 1.5mL Flat Top Micro Centrifuge Tube (500 per PK)
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    was $57.03 Special Price $49.91
  16. 500uL Microcentrifuge Tube, Natural, CS10000
    SKU: 4005-CS
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Snap-Cap Microcentrifuge Tube Volume: 500uL. 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
  17. 0.5mL Assembled Screw Cap Tube, Skirted Base, Ribbed, Sterile
    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 CS)
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    was $504.83 Special Price $441.72
  18. 400uL Microcentrifuge Tube - Polyethylene
    SKU: 4004-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Snap-Cap Microcentrifuge Tube Volume: 400uL. Tough virgin polyethylene 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. (1000 per PK)
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    was $37.95 Special Price $33.21
  19. 1.5mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Rainbow, PK500
    SKU: 4039-PK
    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 $28.03 Special Price $24.53
  20. Pestle in 0.6mL G-Tube™ (Blue Pestle/Natural Tube)
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    Pestle in 0.6mL G-Tube™ (Blue Pestle/Natural Tube) (10 per PK)
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    was $13.28 Special Price $11.62
  21. 0.6mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Amber, PK500
    SKU: 4048-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    G-Tube Premium Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 0.6mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 30000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps. Non-wettable walls. Amber color. (500 per PK)
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    was $23.28 Special Price $20.37
  22. 2.0mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Red, PK500
    SKU: 4051-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    G-Tube Premium Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 2.0mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Withstands 30000xg forces. Textured writing surface on top of caps and sides. Non-wettable walls. Graduated from 0.1 to 2.0mL. Red color. (500 per PK)
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    was $24.98 Special Price $21.86
  23. 2.0mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Lavender, PK500
    SKU: 4057-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    G-Tube Premium Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube 2.0mL. Flat top lid forms extra-tight seal that wont come open during processingm yet easy-to-open with thumb pressure. Textured writing surface on top of caps and sides. Non-wettable walls. Graduated from 0.1 to 2.0mL. Lavender color. (500 per PK)
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    was $24.98 Special Price $21.86
  24. 0.6mL Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube
    SKU: 4316-PK
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    MICROCENT.TUBES 0.5ML REDPK500Bio Plas flat top microcentrifuge tube 0.5 ml red. (500 per PK)
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    was $22.18 Special Price $19.41
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