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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, 250mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 14 bags of 5 tubes, 70/csSKU: C1250-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 250mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 14 bags of 5 tubes, 70/cs (70 per PK )Learn Morewas $265.05 Special Price $193.27 - Centrifuge Tube, Conical, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/csSKU: C1500-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 500mL, PP, sterile, with screw-cap, 8 per bag, 5 bags per case, 40/cs (40 per PK )Learn Morewas $270.72 Special Price $181.71
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Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, conical, PP, sterile, flat screw cap,20 eco-plastic rack of 25 tubes, 500/csSKU: C2608-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/fold flat recyclable PP rack in sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $199.50 Special Price $165.04 -
Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, conical, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 20 eco-plastic racks of 25 tubes, 500/csSKU: C2607-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio15ml PP (17 x 118mm), flat screw cap, 25/fold-flat recyclable PP rack in sterile bag, 500cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $172.50 Special Price $116.54 -
15ml PP (17 x 118mm), flat screw cap, 50 perfoam rack in sterile bag, 500csSKU: C2600-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio15ml PP (17 x 118mm), flat screw cap, 50 perfoam rack in sterile bag, 500cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $172.50 Special Price $101.33 -
Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, clear, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pkSKU: C2000-PKManufacturer: MTC BioMicrotube w/ cap, 1.5mL, clear, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $19.27 Special Price $14.07 -
Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, PP, sterile, free standing, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/csSKU: C2605-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 50mL, PP, sterile, free standing, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $233.17 Special Price $150.05 - 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, non-sterile bulk bag, 500/csSKU: C2603-B-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, non-sterile bulk bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $164.34 Special Price $76.00
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Screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, amber color, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, amber caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/caseSKU: C2230-AM-CSManufacturer: MTC BioScrew-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, amber color, with O-ring, sterile, molded graduations, amber caps attached, 100 per bag, 1000/case (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $201.16 Special Price $146.45 -
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-CSManufacturer: 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 CS )Learn Morewas $245.57 Special Price $178.77 - ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/csSKU: C3205-S-CSManufacturer: MTC BioClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 0.5mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, non-graduated, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $245.57 Special Price $178.77
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50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/foam rack in sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2602-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/foam rack in sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $199.50 Special Price $105.04 -
5mL MacroTube®, sterile, ten bags of 20 tubes, 200/pkSKU: C2520-PKManufacturer: MTC Bio5mL MacroTube, sterile, ten bags of 20 tubes, 200/pk (200 per PK )Learn Morewas $61.16 Special Price $44.61 - 50ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2605-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio50ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $205.85 Special Price $121.12
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15ml PP (17x118mm), flat screw cap, 50/sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2601-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio15ml PP (17x118mm), flat screw cap, 50/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $162.00 Special Price $83.57 -
Five-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, sterile, w/ attached screw caps in foam racks, 500/csSKU: C2540-CSManufacturer: MTC BioFive-O™ 5mL Screw-cap MacroTube®, sterile, w/ attached screw caps in foam racks, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $112.35 Special Price $85.69 - 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2603-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $179.40 Special Price $97.99
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30ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2630-CSManufacturer: MTC Bio30ml PP centrifuge tube, free standing, flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/cs (500 per CS )Learn Morewas $169.05 Special Price $112.71 - ClearSeal screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/csSKU: C3220-CG-PKManufacturer: MTC BioClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, w/ O-ring & caps, sterile, printed graduations, conical bottom, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )Learn Morewas $278.16 Special Price $202.83
- Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, w/ loop cap, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/csSKU: C3220-SGL-CSManufacturer: MTC BioScrew-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, w/ loop cap, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/cs (1000 per CS )Learn Morewas $256.27 Special Price $186.56
- Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/csSKU: C3220-SG-PKManufacturer: MTC BioClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, 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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Transport Tube, sterile, 16 x 80mm, 10ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, 1000/csSKU: C1812-CSManufacturer: MTC BioTransport Tube, sterile, 16 x 80mm, 10ml, with screw-cap, printed graduations, self-standing, 100 tubes per bag, 1000/cs (1000 per CS)Learn Morewas $202.80 Special Price $147.64 -
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-CSManufacturer: MTC BioSpectraTube™ 50mL PP (29x115mm), 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 $187.45 Special Price $164.46 - 50ml PP (29x115mm), flat screw cap, 25/sterile bag, 500/csSKU: C2603-PKManufacturer: MTC BioCentrifuge Tube, 50mL, PP, sterile, flat screw cap, 20 bags of 25 tubes, 500/cs (500 per PK )Learn Morewas $203.21 Special Price $121.41
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