LPS is a reliable source for affordable laboratory centrifuge tubes. We offer a wide range of products including 5, 10, 15 and 50ml macro tubes as well as a wide range of microcentrifuge tubes and centrifuge bottles to meet your laboratory needs.

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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. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    50mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $118.33 Special Price $103.54
  2. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Plastic Rack, Sterile, CS300
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    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 Plastic rack is manufactured from polypropylene and is autoclavable, reusable, and recyclable Chemically resistant to drips Design of bottom prevents racks from sticking/freezing to surfaces Widely spaced design catches drips and allows tubes to be retrieved more easily (300 per CS)
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    was $197.00 Special Price $131.25
  3. Celltreat--229402--Centrifuge_Tube_50mL_Surecap_Bag_ST
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Sure Cap with compressible liner creates a stable seal 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 Easily refill reusable racks with tubes packed in bags (300 per CS)
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    was $268.00 Special Price $177.91
  4. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Black, Bag, Sterile, CS100
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Eliminate the need to wrap tubes with aluminum foil Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags Available in smaller case quantity of 100 tubes per case or standard 500 tubes per case (100 per CS)
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    was $136.00 Special Price $89.69
  5. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Sure Cap - Bag, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Sure Cap with compressible liner creates a stable seal 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 Easily refill reusable racks with tubes packed in bags (500 per CS)
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    was $253.00 Special Price $131.97
  6. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Assorted Color 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 Each case of assorted color tubes (230411A and 230421A) comes with a free plastic rack, and 4 bags of each individual color (red, yellow, green, blue, purple) 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 Plastic rack is manufactured from polypropylene and is autoclavable, reusable, and recyclable Chemically resistant to drips Design of bottom prevents racks from sticking/freezing to surfaces Widely spaced design catches drips and allows tubes to be retrieved more easily (500 per CS)
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    was $264.00 Special Price $172.81
  7. 50mL 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 $251.00 Special Price $164.79
  8. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Purple 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 $145.10
  9. 2.0mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    All tubes have a frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand (1000 per CS)
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    was $70.00 Special Price $47.40
  10. 1.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Black, Sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    All tubes have a frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand 1.5mL opaque black tube protects light sensitive compounds (1000 per CS)
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    was $82.00 Special Price $56.14
  11. 1.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Amber, Non-sterile, 500/bag, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    All tubes have a frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand Color tubes allow for quick sample identification, or to customize workflows (500 per CS )
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    was $70.00 Special Price $47.40
  12. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Translucent, Assorted Colors, 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
  13. 15mL Centrifuge Tube, Flip Top Cap - Bag, 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 Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $277.00 Special Price $184.47
  14. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Bag, Sterile CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Manufactured and packaged using an improved process, while maintaining standards Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Graduations are printed in bold, easy-to-read black ink and are accurate to +/-2% Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags (500 per CS)
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    was $224.00 Special Price $145.83
  15. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, Grip Cap With Integrated O-Ring, Blue, 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
  16. TUBE ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    TUBE ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $160.00 Special Price $102.08
  17. 5mL Macro Centrifuge Tube, Snap-Pop, Clear, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    5mL Macro Centrifuge Tube, Snap-Pop, Clear, Non-sterile (100 per CS )
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    was $56.00 Special Price $40.10
  18. TUBE & CAP, 50mL Centrifuge Tube & Cap - Non-sterile (Caps and Tubes Packed Separately, Bags of 50)
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    TUBE & CAP, 50mL Centrifuge Tube & Cap - Non-sterile (Caps and Tubes Packed Separately, Bags of 50) (500 per CS )
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    $184.00
  19. 2.0mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Low Retention, Non-sterile
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    2.0mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Low Retention, Non-sterile (500 per CS )
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    was $77.00 Special Price $28.43
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Opaque, Purple, 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
  23. 1.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Purple, Non-sterile, 500/bag, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    All tubes have a frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand Color tubes allow for quick sample identification, or to customize workflows (500 per CS )
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    was $73.00 Special Price $49.58
  24. 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
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