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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. Rack, reversible, 96 x 1.5/2.0mL or 0.5mL, (113 x 199mm), Orange
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Rack, reversible, 96x1.5/0.5ml, (112x250mm) Orange, 5/pk (5 per PK )
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    was $52.12 Special Price $39.78
  2. 15mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    15mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs (300 per PK )
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    was $133.07 Special Price $95.07
  3. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, Locktop style cap, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, Locktop style cap, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $21.29 Special Price $15.38
  4. 15mL ProSeries Tubes Sterile Bags
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ProSeries™ High Performance Centrifuge Tubes, 15mL, 20,000xg max RCF, sterile, w/ Hi-Viz Graduations and FreezeTech Temperature Indicator Patch, 20 resealable bgs of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $178.00 Special Price $124.28
  5. Five-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, non-sterile, w/ screw caps packed separately, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, non-sterile, w/ screw caps packed separately, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $112.14 Special Price $80.93
  6. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, opaque black, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, opaque black, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $19.71 Special Price $14.24
  7. Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 60mm, 5ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, with caps attached, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 60mm, 5ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, with caps attached, 1000/cs (1000 per CS)
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    was $174.00 Special Price $169.02
  8. Rack for 50 x 5mL MacroTubes®, flip top or screw top
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Rack for 50 x 5ml MacroTubes®, flip top or screw top (1 per EA)
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    was $53.69 Special Price $38.61
  9. 5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, opaque black tint, 200/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, opaque black tint, 200/pk (200 per PK )
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    was $50.41 Special Price $39.14
  10. Centrifuge Tube, 30mL, PP, sterile, free standing, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 30mL, PP, sterile, free standing, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $191.48 Special Price $139.65
  11. 250mL centrifuge tube PP (59.8 X 160mm), with screw-cap, 14 bags of 5 tubes
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    250mL centrifuge tube PP (59.8 X 160mm), with screw-cap, 14 bags of 5 tubes (980 per CS )
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    was $3,367.70 Special Price $2,451.79
  12. 5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 4 bags of 50 tubes, assorted colors, 200/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 4 bags of 50 tubes, assorted colors, 200/pk (200 per PK )
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    was $50.41 Special Price $39.14
  13. Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, with O-ring, , molded graduations, caps attached, sterile, individually wrapped, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, with O-ring, , molded graduations, caps attached, sterile, individually wrapped, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $201.62 Special Price $147.01
  14. CapLock™ Clip, with breakaway lifting tabs for 5mL MacroTubes®, 20/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    CapLock™ Clip, with breakaway lifting tabs for 5mL MacroTubes®, 20/pk (20 per PK )
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    was $33.98 Special Price $24.78
  15. MetalFree 15mL Graduated Sterile Indiv
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Total-Pure™ Centrifuge Tubes are produced from a proprietary purified polypropylene that is certified to be free of trace metal content. Tested via ICP-MS, these tubes are certified to contain less than 1ppm of common trace metals including: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Aluminum, Silicon, Nickel, Vanadium, Sodium, Phosphorous, Cobalt, Chromium, Potassium, Lithium, Lead, Selenium, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic. In addition to a superior level of purity, TotalPure™ Tubes include a wide array of premium features. These tubes are engineered to withstand a max centrifugation rate of 20,000xg, with this RCF specification printed directly on both the 15mL and 50mL tubes. These tubes also feature Hi-Viz™ graduations that are easily identified at any angle and the printed max-freeze line indicates the maximum allowable volume to be frozen inside the tubes. TotalPure's natural color caps offer a smooth seal that is easy to open/close with one hand without compromising the integrity of the 95kPA leak-proof seal. • Ultra-Pure Polypropylene Certified Free of Trace Metals • Hi-Viz™ Graduations with Maximum Freeze Capacity Line • Resealable Zip Bags of 25 Tubes, or Individually Wrapped • E-Beam Sterilized (SAL 10-6) (250 per CS )
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    was $105.00 Special Price $76.44
  16. Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/case
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/case (1000 per CS )
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    was $213.60 Special Price $155.50
  17. Centrifuge Tube, 225mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 5 per bag, 17 bags per case, 85/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 225mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 5 per bag, 17 bags per case, 85/cs (90 per PK )
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    was $220.88 Special Price $161.06
  18. ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )
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    was $278.16 Special Price $202.83
  19. ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL , w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL , w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )
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    was $245.57 Special Price $178.77
  20. Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, conical, PP, flat screw cap, non-sterile, bulk bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, conical, PP, flat screw cap, non-sterile, bulk bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )
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    was $148.76 Special Price $75.29
  21. ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, sterile, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )
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    was $278.16 Special Price $202.83
  22. Reducing Adapter for 15mL/5mL tubes, 25/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Reducing Adapter for 15mL/5mL tubes, 25/pk (25 per PK )
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    was $54.23 Special Price $39.55
  23. Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, natural color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bag
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, natural color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bag (1000 per PK )
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    was $89.48 Special Price $65.26
  24. SpectraTubes™ Rainbow Capped Centrifuge Tubes, 15mL, sterile, individual color bags (B,G,R,Y,O), 25 tubes per bag, 500/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    SpectraTubes™ Rainbow Capped Centrifuge Tubes, 15mL, sterile, individual color bags (B,G,R,Y,O), 25 tubes per bag, 500/cs (500 per PK )
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    was $210.64 Special Price $121.68
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