15ml & 50ml Centrifuge Tubes

<h2 data-section-id="155qizo" data-start="0" data-end="33">What Are All Centrifuge Tubes?</h2>
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The All Centrifuge Tubes collection includes the complete range of tube sizes commonly used in research, clinical, and laboratory environments. These tubes range from small 0.5 mL and 1.5&ndash;2 mL microtubes used in microcentrifuge applications to 5 mL and 10 mL midi tubes for intermediate sample volumes, as well as 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes designed for cell culture, density gradient preparation, and larger-volume sample processing. They are available in polypropylene (PP) for enhanced chemical resistance and temperature tolerance or polystyrene (PS) for improved optical clarity.
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What you will find:
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/centrifuge-tubes/all-centrifuge-tubes/microcentrifuge-tubes" title="Microcentrifuge Tubes">Microcentrifuge Tubes</a> &ndash; Precision-engineered for small-volume sample preparation.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/centrifuge-tubes/all-centrifuge-tubes/screw-cap-tubes" title="Screw Cap Tubes">Screw Cap Tubes</a> &ndash; Secure, leak-proof closures for long-term storage and transport.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/centrifuge-tubes/all-centrifuge-tubes/15ml-and-50ml-centrifuge-tubes" title="15ml &amp; 50ml Centrifuge Tubes">15ml &amp; 50ml Centrifuge Tubes</a> &ndash; Standard conical bottom tubes for large-volume processing.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/centrifuge-tubes/all-centrifuge-tubes/midicentrifuge-tubes-5ml-and-10ml" title="Midicentrifuge Tubes (5ml &amp; 10ml)">Midicentrifuge Tubes (5ml &amp; 10ml)</a> &ndash; The perfect bridge for intermediate sample sizes.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/consumables/centrifuge-tubes/all-centrifuge-tubes/microtubes-box" title="Microtubes Box">Microtubes Box</a> &ndash; Durable storage racks for organized sample management and protection.
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<h2 data-section-id="1f93yys" data-start="914" data-end="963">How to Choose From All Centrifuge Tube Formats</h2>
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Volume and Rotor Compatibility
Selecting the correct tube size is essential for safe and efficient centrifugation. Microtubes ranging from 0.5&ndash;2 mL are designed for microcentrifuges, while 5&ndash;10 mL midi tubes fit compatible benchtop centrifuge rotors. Larger 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes are commonly used in clinical and research centrifuges. Always verify rotor compatibility before introducing a new tube format into your workflow.
Sterility Requirements
For sensitive applications such as RNA extraction, cell culture, and clinical diagnostics, sterile tubes certified free of RNase, DNase, and pyrogens are recommended. Non-sterile tubes can provide a cost-effective solution for routine DNA analysis, protein assays, and general sample storage where sterility is not critical.
Material Selection
Polypropylene tubes offer excellent durability, can be autoclaved at 121 &deg;C, and resist many laboratory chemicals and solvents. Polystyrene tubes provide superior transparency, making it easier to monitor liquid levels and sample contents, although they are less resistant to heat and solvents.
Packaging and Inventory Planning
Microtubes are commonly available in pack sizes ranging from 500 to 1,000 units, while 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes are often supplied in cases of 500. Laboratories with consistent usage may benefit from establishing recurring purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply.
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<h2 data-section-id="urfo3f" data-start="2395" data-end="2433">Compare Centrifuge Tube Size Groups</h2>
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Microtubes (0.5&ndash;2 mL) are primarily used for PCR preparation, microcentrifuge applications, and storage of small sample volumes. These are typically manufactured from polypropylene and are available in pack sizes of 500&ndash;1,000 units.
Midi tubes (5&ndash;10 mL) support intermediate-volume centrifugation and supernatant collection. They are commonly made from polypropylene and supplied in packs ranging from 100&ndash;500 units.
15 mL conical tubes are widely used for cell pelleting, RNA isolation, and clinical sample processing. They are available in both polypropylene and polystyrene formats and are generally packaged in cases of 500.
50 mL conical tubes are designed for larger-volume workflows, including tissue culture, density gradient preparation, and sample processing. Like 15 mL tubes, they are available in polypropylene and polystyrene and are commonly sold in cases of 500.
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<h2 data-section-id="1ezckh3" data-start="3318" data-end="3348">Specifications and Features</h2>
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Globe Scientific and Nest Scientific centrifuge tubes are manufactured from USP Class VI virgin polypropylene or polystyrene resin and are certified free from detectable RNase, DNase, and pyrogens. Sterile products are irradiated using gamma or E-beam methods to achieve a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10⁻⁶. MBP offers both racked and bagged formats for 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes, along with dispenser-box options for selected microtube product lines that support efficient use in high-throughput laboratory environments.
For procurement teams, MBP accepts purchase orders and offers institutional pricing for bulk and high-volume purchases. <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-ushttps://mbpinc.net/contact-us" title="Contact the MBP team" style="color: #236fa1;">Contact the MBP team</a> today to learn more

All Centrifuge Tubes

6268-Group-Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

15 Centrifuge Tubes with Red Caps

Globe Scientific 6268 is a 15 mL polystyrene centrifuge tube with a separate red HDPE screw cap, rated to 1,700 × g. Dimensions 17 × 100 mm, printed graduations, large writing area, non-sterile, 500 per case — for low-speed pelleting of cells and precipitates.

Manufacture

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Separate Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, with Separate Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 50/Rack, 10 Racks/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 50/Rack, 10 Racks/Unit, CS/500

Product Literature

DataSheet - 6285/6286/6284

DataSheet - 6288/6289/6287

15mL & 50mL General Purpose Screwcap Centrifuge Tubes

6284 by Globe Scientific is a 15 mL non-sterile polypropylene centrifuge tube with a separate blue flat-top screw cap, 0.5 mL printed graduations, and an 8,500 RCF maximum spin rating. Autoclavable at 121°C, serviceable from −20°C to +121°C, sold 500 per case. Sterile and 50 mL variants available within the same family (6285–6289). Order from MBP, a registered vendor to Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eurofins, and many other institutes across the USA.

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Separate Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Bulk, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 50/Rack, 10 Racks/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Separate Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, Bulk, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, Attached Blue Flat Top Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Rack, 20 Racks/Unit, CS/500

Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

50mL Centrifuge Tubes with Red Caps

6240 by Globe Scientific are 50&#160;mL polypropylene centrifuge tubes with attached flat-top, plug-seal, leak-resistant red HDPE caps. Rated to 10,000&#160;×&#160;g; 17&#160;×&#160;100&#160;mm conical-bottom, self-standing format; white printed graduation marks. Sterile variants are RNase-free and DNase-free. Sold in cases of 500 tubes (25/bag, 20 bags/case).

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, with Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, with Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, with Attached Red Screw Cap, PP, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Rack, 20 Racks/Unit, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, with Separate Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 50mL, with Attached Red Screw Cap, PS, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 25/Bag, 20 Bags/Unit, CS/500

112011-Group-Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

112011-Group-TDS-112030

Flared-Top Urine Centrifuge Tubes

Globe Scientific 112011 flared-top urine centrifuge tube, PS, 12 mL, 21 mm × 105 mm. Graduated; flared rim for spill-free decanting; rated to 1,500 RCF. Case of 500. No cap included.

Tube, Urine Centrifuge, 12mL, with Flared Top, PS, Graduated, 500/Unit, CS/500

Urine Collection System, 12mL Flared Top Urine Centrifuge Tube and Separate Blue Snap Cap, CS/1000

Tube, Urine Centrifuge, 12mL with Flared Top, PS, Kova Type, Graduated, 1000/Bag, 2 Bags/Unit, CS/2000

Tube, Urine Centrifuge, 12mL, with Flared Top, PS, Graduated, 500/Bag, 3 Bags/Unit, CS/1500

Tube, Urine Centrifuge, 12mL, with Sediment Bulb and Flared Top, PS, Graduated to 10 mL, 500/Bag, 3 Bags/Unit

Tube, Urine Centrifuge, 12mL, with Sediment Bulb and Flared Top, PS, Graduated to 10 mL

Tube, Urine Centrifuge, 12mL, with Flared Top, PS, Graduated, 500/Bag, 2 Bags/Unit, CS/1000

Urine Collection System, 12mL Flared Top Urine Tube and Yellow Snap Cap with Sanitary Grip, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Cap, Snap, PE, Blue, for Flared Top Urine Tube, 500/Bag, 3 Bags/Unit, CS/1500

Cap, Snap with Sanitary Grip, PE, Yellow, for Flared Top Urine Tube, 500/Bag, 3 Bags/Unit, CS/1500

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Oil Centrifuge Tubes Specifications

Oil Centrifuge Tubes

8600106 by Globe Scientific is a 6-inch (165mm × 45mm) oil centrifuge tube holding 100mL, manufactured from 3.3 borosilicate glass with blue enamel graduations and a white marking spot. Designed for ASTM petroleum product testing procedures that determine water and sediment content, the conical short-cone bottom ensures accurate phase separation and precise reading of settled volumes in standard laboratory centrifuges.

Centrifuge Tube, Glass, Conical Bottom, 6 Inch, Oil Centrifuge Tube, 100mL, 1/EA, CS/10

Centrifuge Tube, Glass, Conical Bottom, 8 Inch, Oil Centrifuge Tube, 100mL, 1/ EA, CS/10

TDS-112010

6260-Group-TDS-112040

Plain Top Centrifuge Tubes

6260 by Globe Scientific is a 15 mL plain-top polystyrene centrifuge tube, 16 × 120 mm, with molded graduations from 0.5–15 mL in 0.5 mL increments. No cap included — fits standard 16 mm stoppers and snap caps. Available in bulk-box and dispenser-box packaging; PP variant also available. Order from MBP, a registered vendor to Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Eurofins, and many other institutes across the USA.

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, 250/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit, CS/1000

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, 250/Bag, BAG/250

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, 100/Dispenser Box, 10 Boxes/Unit, CS/1000

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, 100/Dispenser Box, BOX/100

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, Molded Graduations, 250/Bag, 4 Bags/Unit, CS/1000

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, Molded Graduations, 250/Bag, BAG/250

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PS, Molded Graduations, with Separate Natural Plug Cap, CS/1000

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, Molded Graduations, 100/Dispenser Box, 10 Boxes/Unit, CS/1000

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, PP, Molded Graduations, 100/Dispenser Box, BOX/100

Storage Boxes for 15 & 50mL Centrifuge Tubes

Globe Scientific polypropylene storage boxes (SKU 3058) for 15 mL centrifuge tubes — 36-place (6×6), blue base, clear indexed lift-off lid, -90°C to +121°C. Companion SKU 3059 for 50 mL tubes (16-place, 4×4). Autoclavable. Dimensions 146×146×127 mm. Economical, space-saving, sold in packs of 4.

Storage Box with Lid for 15mL Centrifuge Tubes, 36-Place (6x6), PP, Blue Base & Clear Lid, 4 Boxes/Carton

Storage Box with Lid for 50mL Centrifuge Tubes, 16-Place (4x4), PP, Blue Base & Clear Lid, 4 Boxes/Carton

Uri-Pak Urine Collection Kits

112018 by Globe Scientific: Uri-Pak™ urine collection kit — 12 mL flared-top polystyrene tube, blue snap cap, 3.5 oz polyethylene collection cup, and adhesive patient ID label, 500/case. Also available with rack (112018R) and yellow sanitary cap (112019).

Uri-Pak Urine Collection System, 12mL Flared Top Urine Tube, Blue Snap Cap, Collection Cups & ID Labels, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Uri-Pak Urine Collection System, 12mL Flared Top Urine Tube, Blue Snap Cap, Collection Cups, ID Labels & Rack, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Uri-Pak Urine Collection System, 12mL Flared Top Urine Tube, Yellow Snap Caps with Sanitary Grip, Collection Cups & ID Labels, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

Uri-Pak Urine Collection System, 12mL Flared Top Urine Tube, Yellow Snap Caps with Sanitary Grip, Collection Cups, ID Labels & Rack, 100/Bag, 5 Bags/Unit, CS/500

15mL Acrylic Centrifuge Tubes

Globe Scientific 6267 — 15mL clear acrylic (PMMA) conical centrifuge tube with separate red PP screw cap, printed graduations, non-sterile, 500 per case.

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Separate Red Screw Cap, Acrylic, Printed Graduations, CS/500

Centrifuge Tube, 15mL, Attached Red Screw Cap, Acrylic, Printed Graduations, STERILE, 50/Rack, 10 Racks/Unit, CS/500

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