Tubes

Tubes
A wide variety of tubes in a range of sizes, shapes, and material compositions designed for various scientific applications; includes test tubes, cell culture tubes, auto analyzer tubes, centrifuge tubes, and storage tubes.
The term “tube” may refer to any type of small open-topped or open-ended containers used for solid or liquid sample collection, transport, storage, or testing. Laboratory tubes are also called test tubes, culture tubes, centrifuge tubes, microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes, cryo tubes, and a host of other names.
Each type of tube may have a specific purpose or may be for more general use. Some are suitable for heating or freezing, some are manufactured to endure pressure or stress, and others are used for molecular and biological testing.
Laboratory tubes are available in various styles, sizes, and materials.
- Plastic or glass: choose from multiple kinds of glass and plastic resins based on durability, inertness, and other material characteristics
- Shape: Choose open-ended or flat-, round-, or conical-bottomed based on your application
- Disposability: Reusable tubes must be adequately and reliably cleaned between uses
- Sterility: Choose pre-sterilized or nonsterile tubes as needed; some tubes may be sterilized after purchase or between uses
- Closures: Options include screw, cap, or plug closures and closure linings made of various materials
- Attached or separate closures: May be related to sterility or the need to maintain clean interiors
- Shapes: Choose standard or specially shaped tubes







Labcon SuperClear™ 12 x 75 mm Culture Tubes
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For cell culture and general laboratory use
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic) |
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Disposable | Single-use |
Length (Metric) | 75 mm |
Diameter (Metric) | 12 mm |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP; CE IVD Conformity |
Product Line | SuperClear™ |
Labcon™ Labcon ProtectR™Tubes for Storage and Shipping on Dry Ice
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Conform to all biological sample shipping requirements. Designed to be CO2 resistant and stop costly damage to molecular and cellular solutions when using dry ice. Airtight and leakproof secure seal ensures consistent sample integrity.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Shape | Cylindrical |
For Use With | Shipping on dry ice |
Dnase Free | Yes |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical (Self-standing) |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 12,500 x g |
Closure Material | Polypropylene, Class VI |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic) |
Product Type | Transport Tube |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015, FDA CFR 21 GMP, IATA 95 kPa, UN3373 standard |
Closure Type | Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Graduations | 1 mL |
Labcon™ MetalFree™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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Certified free of metals to 1 part per billion of 43 common metals and elements

Disposable | Single-use |
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Shape | Cylindrical |
Length (Metric) | 118 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 15 mL |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 17,000 x g |
Closure Material | Polyethylene |
Closure Included | Yes |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic), Ultra low trace metals |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Natural |
Closure Type | Attached Flat Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Graduations | 2 to 15 in 0.5 increments |
Labcon™ MetalFree™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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Certified free of metals to 1 part per billion of 43 common metals and elements

Disposable | Single-use |
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Shape | Cylindrical |
Length (Metric) | 115 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 50 mL |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 20,000 x g |
Closure Material | Polyethylene |
Closure Included | Yes |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Natural |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Graduations | 5 to 45 in increments of 1 |
Labcon PurePlus™ 0.2 mL 8-Well PCR Tube Strips
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PCR strip tubes with 8 wells for most thermocyclers
Disposable | Single-use |
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No. of Wells | 8 |
Product Type | PCR Tube |
Color | Clear |
Volume (Metric) | 0.2 mL |
Quantity | 120 Strips/Bag |
Material | Polypropylene USP Class VI Resin |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP; CE IVD Conformity |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Product Line | PurePlus™ |
Labcon™ 1.5 mL SuperSpin™ Microcentrifuge Tubes
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These microcentrifuge tubes include flat, easy-open attached snap caps, side graduations, and a frosted writing surface.
Capacity (Metric) | 1.5 mL |
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Packaging | 500 Bags/Pk., 10 Pk./Cs. |
Graduated | Yes |
Material | Polypropylene Resin |
Max. RCF | 40,000 RCF |
No. per Pack | 500/Pk. |
For Use With (Application) | Centrifugation |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Product Line | SuperSpin™ |
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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Made from a unique ultra clear medical grade resin and engineered with thick, durable walls for high speed centrifugation. Leak resistant flat caps with molded in elastomeric seals are tested to the IATA 95kPa.
Disposable | Reusable |
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Shape | Cylindrical |
For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Length (Metric) | 115 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 50 mL |
Color | Natural |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 20,000 x g |
Closure Included | Yes |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Purple |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP; IATA 95 kPa |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Graduations | 1 mL |
Product Line | SuperClear |
Labcon™ PerformR™ 50 mL Freestanding Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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Freestanding centrifuge tubes feature a large white solvent resistant labeling area and black easy to read graduations for everyday molecular biology needs. Available with either a flat cap that is easy to label or a plug style cap for multiple applications.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Height (Metric) | 115 mm |
Shape | Cylindrical |
For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Length (Metric) | 115 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 50 mL |
Color | Natural |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical (Self-standing) |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 12,500 x g |
Closure Material | Polyethylene |
Closure Included | Yes |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube (Self Standing) |
Diameter (Metric) | 29 mm |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Purple |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Product Line | PerformR™ |
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 5 mL Centrifuge Tubes with Attached Caps
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Centrifuge tubes with attached flat snap caps, molded graduations, and writing surface.
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free |
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Capacity (Metric) | 5 mL |
Graduated | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene Resin |
Max. RCF | 25,000 RCF |
Cap Style | Attached |
For Use With (Application) | Centrifugation |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Product Line | SuperClear™ |
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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Tubes are made from a unique ultra clear medical grade resin and engineered with thick, durable walls for high speed centrifugation. Leak resistant flat caps with molded in elastomeric seals are tested to the IATA 95kPa.
Shape | Cylindrical |
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For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Length (Metric) | 118 mm |
Closure Size | 17 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 15 mL |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 17,000 x g |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Writing Area | Yes |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Labcon™ PerformR™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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Centrifuge tubes are designed for everyday centrifugation and storage needs. Available with either a flat cap or a plug style cap.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Height (Metric) | 115 mm |
Shape | Cylindrical |
For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Length (Metric) | 115 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 50 mL |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 12,500 x g |
Closure Material | Polyethylene |
Closure Included | Yes |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Diameter (Metric) | 29 mm |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Purple |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Product Line | PerformR™ |
Labcon™ PerformR™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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Centrifuge tubes are designed for everyday centrifugation and storage needs. Available with either a flat cap or a plug style cap.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Shape | Cylindrical |
For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Length (Metric) | 118 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 15 mL |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Closure Material | Polyethylene |
Closure Included | Yes |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free |
ACT Label | Yes |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Purple |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Product Line | PerformR™ |
Labcon 15 mL ProtectR™ Dry Ice Storage Tubes in IntegraPack™
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With attached flat CO2 resistant caps
Disposable | Single-use |
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Length (Metric) | 118 mm |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 15 mL |
Color | Natural |
Length (English) | 4.64 in. |
Quantity | 10 Tubes / IntegraPack™ bag |
Material | Polypropylene Resin |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
For Use With (Application) | Transport Tubes |
Thread Style | External |
Packaging | 10 Tubes / IntegraPack™ bag/5 bags / Pk./2 Pk. / case |
Packaging Quantity | 50 |
Graduated | Yes |
Printed | Yes |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP; CE IVD Conformity; IATA 95 kPa |
Closure Type | Polyethylene Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Product Line | ProtectR™ |
Labcon Overfit Caps for Culture Tubes
Secure, liquid-tight seal for plastic and glass culture tubes. Available in sizes that fit 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, and 16 mm round bottom culture tubes.
Disposable | Single-use |
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Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic) |
Pre-sterilized | No |
For Use With (Equipment) | Culture Tubes |
Product Type | Overfit Cap |
Packaging | 1000/Bag, 10 Bags/Cs. |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP; CE IVD Conformity |
For Use With (Application) | Protocols that require centrifugation, agitation, and refrigeration |
Autoclavable | Not Autoclavable |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Labcon Screw Caps with O-Rings for SuperClear™ Microtubes
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With ethylene propylene O-ring
Disposable | Single-use |
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Clean Claims | Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic) |
Pre-sterilized | No |
Product Type | Microtube Cap |
Packaging | 500/Bag, 10 Bags/Cs. |
Quantity | 500/Bag |
Material | Polyethylene |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP; CE IVD Conformity |
For Use With (Application) | Centrifugation |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Liner Material | Ethylene Propylene O-ring |
Sterility | Non-sterile |
Product Line | SuperClear™ |