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.
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Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, 250/Bag, 4 Bags/UnitSKU: 6260-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificCentrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, 250/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit, CS1000 (1000 per CS)Learn Morewas $170.60 Special Price $124.39 -
Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached SnapSKU: 111562-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificMicrocentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free (10000 per CS)Learn Morewas $934.10 Special Price $681.11 -
Macrocentrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, 50/Bag, 4 Bags/UnitSKU: 111578Y-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificMacrocentrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Yellow, 50/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit, CS200 (2000 per CS)Learn Morewas $598.50 Special Price $436.41 -
Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate, PC, 24-Place, OrangeSKU: 456330N-EAManufacturer: Globe ScientificRack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Orange, EA1 (1 per EA)Learn Morewas $31.70 Special Price $23.11 -
Diamond Midi Centrifuge ube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, 50/Bag of each Color (Blue, Green, Red & Yellow), 4 Bags/UnitSKU: 111578AST-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificAn efficient and economical alternative to 15mL conical tubes when working with sample volumes between 2.0mL and 5.0mL. (200 per PK)Learn Morewas $60.00 Special Price $43.75 -
Macrocentrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Locking Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA FreeSKU: 111582LK-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificMacrocentrifuge Tube, 5.0mL, PP, Attached Locking Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free, PK100 (100 per PK)Learn Morewas $40.50 Special Price $29.54 -
Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, with Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/UnitSKU: 6240-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificCentrifuge Tube, 50mL, with Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS500 (500 per CS)Learn Morewas $320.30 Special Price $233.55 -
Centrifuge Tube, 30mL, Oak Ridge Style, Round Bottom, Attached Screw Cap, PP, 12/BagSKU: 6321-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificThese new Oakridge Style Centrifuge Tubes from Globe Scientific are the economic choice for high speed refrigerated or non-refrigerated centrifugation. Molded from durable, chemical resistant polypropylene, the tubes have round bottoms and consistent wall (12 per PK)Learn Morewas $115.50 Special Price $84.22 -
Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/UnitSKU: 6272-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificCentrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS500 (500 per CS)Learn Morewas $296.00 Special Price $215.84 -
Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock BagSKU: 111554AST-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificMicrocentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)Learn Morewas $25.70 Special Price $18.74 - Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, ClearSKU: 456330C-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificRack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Clear (8 per CS)Learn Morewas $251.30 Special Price $183.24
- Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, Acrylic, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/UnitSKU: 6270-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificCentrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, Acrylic, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS500 (1000 per CS)Learn Morewas $291.72 Special Price $212.37
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Microtube, 0.5mL, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/UnitSKU: 111690-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificMicrotube, 0.5mL, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit, CS1000 (1000 per CS)Learn Morewas $469.70 Special Price $342.49 -
Microcentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock BagSKU: 111564AST-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificMicrocentrifuge Tube, 1.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)Learn Morewas $26.10 Special Price $19.04 -
Transport Tube, 50mL, with Separate Natural Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing ** METAL-FREE **SKU: 6255MF-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificTransport Tube, 50mL, with Separate Natural Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Conical Bottom, Self-Standing ** METAL-FREE **, CS500 (500 per CS)Learn Morewas $285.30 Special Price $208.04 -
Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Locking Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA FreeSKU: 111552LK-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificMicrocentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Locking Snap Cap, Graduated, Natural, Lot Certified: Rnase, Dnase, Pryogen, ATP and Human DNA Free, PK500 (500 per PK)Learn Morewas $40.20 Special Price $29.32 -
Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Violet, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock BagSKU: 111554V-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificMicrocentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Violet, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pyrogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag (10000 per CS)Learn Morewas $508.60 Special Price $370.85 -
Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Natural, 5/PackSKU: 456350C-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificReversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Natural, 5/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)Learn Morewas $69.10 Special Price $50.39 -
Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, BlueSKU: 456320B-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificRack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, Blue (6 per CS)Learn Morewas $193.50 Special Price $141.10 -
Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Blue, 5/PackSKU: 456355B-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificReversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Blue, 5/Pack, PK5 (5 per PK)Learn Morewas $117.70 Special Price $85.83 -
Float Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Round, 8-Place, 65mm Diameter, White, 4/PackSKU: 456398-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificFloat Rack for 1.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Round, 8-Place, 65mm Diameter, White, 4/Pack (16 per CS)Learn Morewas $132.10 Special Price $96.33 - Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, YellowSKU: 456335Y-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificRack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Yellow (8 per CS)Learn Morewas $251.30 Special Price $183.24
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Microcentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock BagSKU: 111554B-PKManufacturer: Globe ScientificMicrocentrifuge Tube, 0.5mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Blue, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)Learn Morewas $25.70 Special Price $18.74 - Rack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, RedSKU: 456320R-CSManufacturer: Globe ScientificRack for 1.5mL and 2.0mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Reinforced PP, 20-Place, Red (6 per CS)Learn Morewas $193.50 Special Price $141.10
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