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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, Conical, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/csSKU: C1500-CSManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, Conical, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/cs (320 per CS )Learn Morewas $270.72 Special Price $179.21 -
Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, assorted colors (B, R, G, O, P, Y), w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pkSKU: C2000-AST-PKManufacturer: MTC BioMicrotube w/ cap, 1.5ml, assorted colors (B, R, G, O, P, Y), w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $21.94 Special Price $15.29 -
SpectraTube 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat rainbow screw cap, 25/foam rack, 500/csSKU: C2750-CSManufacturer: MTC BioSpectraTube 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat rainbow screw cap, 25/foam rack, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $205.85 Special Price $130.60 -
Screw-cap 1.5mL Microtube, 10 bags of 100 tubes, 1000/csSKU: C3150-S-PKManufacturer: MTC BioScrew-cap 1.5mL Microtube, 10 bags of 100 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $215.73 Special Price $157.31 -
50mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/csSKU: C2650-W-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio50mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs (300 per CS )Learn Morewas $136.25 Special Price $90.41 -
Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, assorted colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange), non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bagSKU: C3175-AST-CSManufacturer: MTC BioScrew cap for 2.0mL microtube, assorted colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange), non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bag (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $89.00 Special Price $64.79 -
5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, blue tinted, 200/pkSKU: C2500-B-PKManufacturer: MTC Bio5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, blue tinted, 200/pk (200 per PK )Learn Morewas $50.41 Special Price $39.14 -
15ml PP (17x118mm), flat screw cap, 50/sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2601-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 10 bags of 50 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $183.51 Special Price $103.54 - SpectraTube™ 50mL PP (29x115mm), flat rainbow screw cap, bulk bags, 25 tubes of each color per bag, 4 bags of each color per pack , 500/csSKU: C2751-PKManufacturer: MTC BioSpectraTubes™ Rainbow Capped Centrifuge Tubes, 50mL, sterile, individual color bags (B,G,R,Y,O), 25 tubes per bag, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $222.94 Special Price $145.62
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Screw Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, capless, no printing (no graduations/marking area) self-standing, non-sterile, 1000/bagSKU: C3172-PKManufacturer: MTC BioScrew Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, capless, no printing (no graduations/marking area) self-standing, non-sterile, 1000/bag (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $134.79 Special Price $98.29 -
Microtube w/ cap, 0.5mL, Locktop style cap, 1000/pkSKU: C2050-PKManufacturer: MTC BioMicrotube w/ cap, 0.5ml, Locktop style cap, 1000/pk (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $40.52 Special Price $28.64 - Screw-Cap Microtubes, sterile, 1.5ml with loop-caps assembled, 500/pkSKU: C2220-PKManufacturer: MTC BioScrew-Cap Microtubes, sterile, 1.5ml with loop-caps assembled, 500/pk (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $80.00 Special Price $51.49
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Culture/Centrifuge Tube, PP, with attached cap, 7mL, 15x60mm, 200/pkSKU: C2595-7-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCulture/Centrifuge Tube, PP, with attached cap, 7mL, 15x60mm, 200/pk (200 per PK )Learn Morewas $93.79 Special Price $68.39 -
Five-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, non-sterile, w/ screw caps packed separately, 500/csSKU: C2530-CSManufacturer: MTC BioFive-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, non-sterile, w/ screw caps packed separately, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $99.00 Special Price $71.34 - SpectraTube 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat rainbow screw cap, 25/foam rack, 500/csSKU: C2750-PKManufacturer: MTC BioSpectraTubes™ Rainbow Capped Centrifuge Tubes, 50mL, sterile, 5 colors per rack (B,G,R,Y,O), 20 racks of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $244.82 Special Price $155.58
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50mL ProSeries Tubes Sterile BagsSKU: C2803-CSManufacturer: MTC BioProSeries™ High Performance Centrifuge Tubes, 50mL, 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 )Learn Morewas $199.00 Special Price $138.94 - Centrifuge Tube, 175mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 20 bags of 6 tubes, 120/csSKU: C0175-PKManufacturer: MTC Bio175mL conical centrifuge tube, PP, with PE plug type screw cap. Packed 6 per sterile bag, 120 tubes (20 bags) per case. (120 per PK )Learn Morewas $262.80 Special Price $191.61
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Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, assorted colors, sterile, w/ self-standing bag, 10 single color bags of 50, 500/pkSKU: C2000-50AST-PKManufacturer: MTC BioMicrotube w/ cap, 1.5ml, assorted colors, sterile, w/ self-standing bag, 10 single color bags of 50, 500/pk (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $24.10 Special Price $20.29 -
Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 10 foam racks of 50 tubes, 500/csSKU: C2600-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 10 foam racks of 50 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $195.40 Special Price $109.99 - 50mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/csSKU: C2650-W-PKManufacturer: MTC Bio50mL centrifuge tube, individually wrapped, sterile, PP, 300/cs (300 per PK )Learn Morewas $162.05 Special Price $117.61
- Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, amber color, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, amber caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/caseSKU: C2230-AM-PKManufacturer: MTC BioScrew-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, amber color, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, amber caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/case (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $239.25 Special Price $174.46
- Screw Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, capless, no printing (no graduations/marking area) self-standing, non-sterile, 1000/bagSKU: C3172-CSManufacturer: MTC BioScrew Cap Microtube, 2.0mL, capless, no printing (no graduations/marking area) self-standing, non-sterile, 1000/bag (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $119.00 Special Price $86.63
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50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/foam rack in sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2602-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 50mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 20 foam racks for 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $225.98 Special Price $130.14 -
10ml PP (16x104mm), flat screw cap, 50 tubes per sterile bagSKU: C2410-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 10mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $265.05 Special Price $193.27
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