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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SpectraTube™ 15mL PP (17x118mm), flat rainbow screw cap, bulk bags, 25 tubes of each color per bag, 4 bags of each color per pack , 500/csSKU: C2716-CSManufacturer: MTC BioSpectraTube™ 15mL PP (17x118mm), flat rainbow screw cap, bulk bags, 25 tubes of each color per bag, 4 bags of each color per pack , 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $177.10 Special Price $102.13 -
Five-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, sterile, w/ attached screw caps in foam racks, Opaque Black, 500/csSKU: C2540-OB-PKManufacturer: MTC Bio5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, sterile, w/ attached screw caps in foam racks, Opaque Black, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $146.69 Special Price $112.00 -
Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/csSKU: C3220-SG-CSManufacturer: MTC BioScrew-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $245.57 Special Price $178.77 -
Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, caps attached, 100 per bagSKU: C2230-PKManufacturer: MTC BioScrew-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/case (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $241.95 Special Price $176.41 - ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/csSKU: C3215-CG-PKManufacturer: MTC BioClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $278.16 Special Price $202.83
- ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL , w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/csSKU: C3215-SG-PKManufacturer: MTC BioClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 1.5mL , w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $278.16 Special Price $202.83
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MetalFree 50mL Graduated Sterile IndivSKU: C2950-W-CSManufacturer: MTC BioTotal-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 )Learn Morewas $130.00 Special Price $94.64 - Loop-cap 1.5mL Microtube, 10 bags of 100 tubes, 1000/csSKU: C3150-SL-PKManufacturer: MTC BioLoop-cap 1.5mL Microtube, 10 bags of 100 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $238.45 Special Price $167.03
- Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, w/ loop cap, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/csSKU: C3220-SGL-PKManufacturer: MTC BioClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, w/ O-ring & loop-cap, sterile, printed graduations, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $290.29 Special Price $202.83
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Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, blue color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bagSKU: C3175-B-CSManufacturer: MTC BioBy popular demand for researchers, as well as diagnostic / reagent packaging applications, MTC’s O-ring screw caps are now available in single color packs of 1000. Order now in blue, green, orange, red, yellow, or natural color. (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $98.07 Special Price $70.54 -
5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, yellow tinted, 200/pkSKU: C2500-Y-PKManufacturer: MTC Bio5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, yellow tinted, 200/pk (200 per PK )Learn Morewas $50.41 Special Price $39.14 -
Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, yellow, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pkSKU: C2000-Y-PKManufacturer: MTC BioMicrotube w/ cap, 1.5mL, yellow, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $19.71 Special Price $14.24 -
Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, blue, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pkSKU: C2000-B-PKManufacturer: MTC BioMicrotube w/ cap, 1.5ml, blue, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $19.71 Special Price $14.24 - Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, orange color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bagSKU: C3175-O-CSManufacturer: MTC BioBy popular demand for researchers, as well as diagnostic / reagent packaging applications, MTC’s O-ring screw caps are now available in single color packs of 1000. Order now in blue, green, orange, red, yellow, or natural color. (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $98.07 Special Price $70.54
- Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, green color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bagSKU: C3175-G-CSManufacturer: MTC BioBy popular demand for researchers, as well as diagnostic / reagent packaging applications, MTC’s O-ring screw caps are now available in single color packs of 1000. Order now in blue, green, orange, red, yellow, or natural color. (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $98.07 Special Price $70.54
- Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, yellow color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bagSKU: C3175-Y-CSManufacturer: MTC BioBy popular demand for researchers, as well as diagnostic / reagent packaging applications, MTC’s O-ring screw caps are now available in single color packs of 1000. Order now in blue, green, orange, red, yellow, or natural color. (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $98.07 Special Price $70.54
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5mL ScrewCap MacroTube®, Printed Grads, CS500SKU: C2545-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio5mL ScrewCap MacroTube®, Printed Grads, CS500 (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $119.00 Special Price $103.96 - Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, red color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bagSKU: C3175-R-CSManufacturer: MTC BioBy popular demand for researchers, as well as diagnostic / reagent packaging applications, MTC’s O-ring screw caps are now available in single color packs of 1000. Order now in blue, green, orange, red, yellow, or natural color. (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $98.07 Special Price $70.54
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Stop-Pop™ Locking Clips, w/ breakaway lifting tabs for 1.5mL tubes, 100/pkSKU: C2086-PKManufacturer: MTC BioStop-Pop™ Locking Clips, w/ breakaway lifting tabs for 1.5mL tubes, 100/pk (100 per PK )Learn Morewas $30.30 Special Price $17.69 -
Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, assorted colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange), non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bagSKU: C3175-AST-PKManufacturer: MTC BioScrew cap for 2.0mL microtube, assorted colors (red, blue, green, yellow, orange), non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bag (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $100.81 Special Price $73.51 -
50mL ProSeries Tubes Sterile RacksSKU: C2802-CSManufacturer: MTC BioProSeries™ High Performance Centrifuge Tubes, 50mL, 20,000xg max RCF, sterile, w/ Hi-Viz Graduations and FreezeTech Temperature Indicator Patch, 20 eco-plastic racks of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $219.00 Special Price $152.91 - 5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, two bags of 100 tubes, 200/pkSKU: C2500-PKManufacturer: MTC Bio5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, two bags of 100 tubes, 200/pk (200 per PK )Learn Morewas $50.41 Special Price $39.14
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