Centrifuge Tubes

Centrifuge Tubes
Glass and plastic tubes designed for use in centrifuges; available in a variety of volume capacities, materials, configurations, RCF ratings, and closure types; may be sterile or non-sterile; may have graduations indicating volume on the tube.
Centrifuge tubes are used to contain liquids during centrifugation, which separates the sample into its components by rapidly rotating it around a fixed axis.
Most centrifuge tubes have conical bottoms, which help collect any solid or heavier parts of the sample being centrifuged. Centrifuge tubes must also be able to withstand the centrifugal pressure created during their use, and their specifications may indicate the maximum speed at which they can be safely used.
Centrifuge tubes are available in various styles, sizes, and materials
- Capacities: Range from 0.1mL to more than 100mL; the most common sizes are 15mL and 50mL (centrifuge) and 1mL and 2mL (microcentrifuge)
- Closures: Screw-on plugged or flat caps; may be attached or separate
- Markings: May have writing areas, graduations, or other markings
- Shape: Conical- or round-bottomed; if conical, choose skirted free-standing versions
- Material: Glass or plastic resin; the latter include polypropylene, polystyrene, PET, and PPCO
- Sterility: Sterile or nonsterile; may be heat- or gas-sterilized
- Packaging: Bulk or racked tubes
- Color: Choose amber or black plastics for light-sensitive samples
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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™ 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™ SuperClear™ Specimen Collection and Transport Tubes
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Specimen collection and transport microcentrifuge tubes come with molded, elastomeric ring screw caps.
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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ UVSafe™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes with Plug Style Caps
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Amber centrifuge tubes are certified to protect light-sensitive samples by blocking 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC transmittance. UVSafe™ tubes are completely opaque, protecting even the most light-sensitive compounds, and preventing damage to nucleic acids and proteins.
Shape | Cylindrical |
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For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Length (Metric) | 115 mm |
Closure Size | 29 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 |
UV Resistance | Yes |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Purple |
Closure Type | Plug Style Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Product Line | UVSafe™ Centrifuge Tubes |
Labcon™ PerformR™ 15 mL Polystyrene Centrifuge Tubes
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Made of crystal clear resin and featuring bold, etched graduations, these tubes can be used for applications that require a glass clear material.
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 |
Color | Natural |
RNase Free | Yes |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polystyrene |
Max. RCF | 3,000 x g |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Diameter (Metric) | 17 mm |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Purple |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP |
Closure Type | Flat Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Not Autoclavable |
Labcon™ ViewPoint™ 50 mL Polypropylene Thermochromic Centrifuge Tubes
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Reversibly transition from clear to light blue at 4°C with full dark blue transition at 0°C
Shape | Cylindrical |
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Length (Metric) | 115 mm |
Closure Size | 29 mm |
RNase Free | Yes |
Closure Included | Yes |
Diameter (Metric) | 29 mm |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP |
Shipping Condition | Room Temperature |
Disposable | Single-use |
For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 50 mL |
Color | Clear to Blue color change at 0°C to 4°C |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 12,500 x g |
Closure Material | Polypropylene |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin-free; Non-cytotoxic |
Product Type | Conical Centrifuge Tube |
Closure Color | Purple |
Closure Type | Attached Flat Integral Elastomeric Seal Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Graduations | 5 to 45 in increments of 1 |
Product Line | ViewPoint™ |
Labcon™ SuperClear™ 50 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
Made from a unique ultra clear medical grade resin and engineered with thick, durable walls for high speed centrifugation. Tubes with flat caps can be cleaned and reused.
Labcon™ PerformR™ 225 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes
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With attached flat integral elastomeric seal screw caps, side graduations, and writing surface
Shape | Cylindrical |
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Length (Metric) | 137 mm |
Closure Size | 29 mm |
RNase Free | Yes |
Closure Included | Yes |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP |
Disposable | Single-use |
For Use With | Centrifuges, Rotators, Shakers |
Dnase Free | Yes |
Capacity (Metric) | 225 mL |
Color | Natural |
Quantity | 2/Bag |
Bottom Shape | Conical |
Material | Polypropylene |
Max. RCF | 8,000 x g |
Closure Material | Polypropylene |
Clean Claims | ATP, RNase/DNase and Endotoxin Free (non-pyrogenic), Ultra low trace metals |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
Packaging | 2/Balanced Weight Bag, 24 Bags/Cs. |
No. per Pack | 2 |
Closure Color | Teal |
Closure Type | Attached Flat Integral Elastomeric Seal Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Graduations | 50 to 200 mL in 25 mL increments |
Product Line | PerformR™ Centrifuge Tubes |
Labcon™ UVSafe™ 15 mL Polypropylene Centrifuge Tubes with Plug Style Caps
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Amber centrifuge tubes are certified to protect light-sensitive samples by blocking 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC transmittance. UVSafe™ tubes are completely opaque, protecting even the most light-sensitive compounds, and preventing damage to nucleic acids and proteins.
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 |
Color | Amber |
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 (non-pyrogenic), Ultra low trace metals |
Product Type | Centrifuge Tube |
UV Resistance | Yes |
Writing Area | Yes |
Graduated | Yes |
Closure Color | Purple |
Certifications/Compliance | ISO 9001:2015; FDA CFR21 GMP; IATA 95 kPa |
Closure Type | Dome Seal Screw Cap |
Autoclavable | Autoclavable |
Graduations | 2 to 15 in 0.5 increments |
Product Line | UVSafe™ Centrifuge Tubes |