Globe Scientific

Sample Storage Container

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Urine Collection Products?</h2>
 Urine collection products for laboratory use are containers and preservative systems designed to collect, stabilize, and transport urine specimens for urinalysis (UA), urine culture (C&amp;S), nucleic acid-based testing (NAAT for STIs), cell-free DNA (cfDNA) liquid biopsy, and 24-hour timed collections. Formats include sterile cups (30&ndash;60 mL), preservative tubes (5&ndash;50 mL), vacuum-draw urine transfer tubes, 24-hour collection containers (2&ndash;3 L), and preservative-prefilled devices for ambient-temperature stabilization of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Choose urine collection products with an active preservative when specimens cannot be processed within 2 hours of collection, when samples must be shipped to a centralized lab, or when nucleic acid integrity over 24+ hours is required.
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Leak-resistant screw-cap urine tubes for safe transport</li>
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Closed-system urine transfer devices for reduced exposure handling</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Urine Collection Products</h2>
 Application: Culture vs. NAAT vs. Nucleic Acid Research For culture (C&amp;S), use sterile cups or boric acid preservative tubes. For NAAT (STI panels for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea), use sterile cups or manufacturer-validated transfer tubes; confirm with your platform's IFU (e.g., Hologic Aptima Combo 2 uses a specific urine transport tube). For nucleic acid research (cfDNA, RNA, protein), use dedicated urine preservative tubes (Norgen, Streck) that stabilize analytes for up to 72 hours at room temperature. Volume: Random vs. 24-Hour Collection Random midstream urine (10&ndash;30 mL) is adequate for urinalysis, culture, and NAAT. Timed 24-hour collections (total volume 500&ndash;3000 mL) require large-volume containers with the appropriate preservative for the ordered panel. Mixing 24-hour containers with different preservatives is a common error&mdash;verify the correct preservative type with the laboratory before dispensing to the patient. Preservative Compatibility Boric acid tubes maintain bacterial counts for culture up to 24 hours at room temperature. Boric acid is NOT compatible with NAAT workflows&mdash;it inhibits PCR. For NAAT, use plain sterile containers or manufacturer-specific transfer tubes. For liquid biopsy cfDNA, Streck Cell-Free DNA Urine Preservative maintains cell integrity and prevents genomic DNA contamination for up to 72 hours. Sterility All urine containers intended for culture must be certified sterile. Containers for NAAT must be certified DNase-free and RNase-free to prevent nucleic acid contamination from the container. Confirm sterility and nuclease-free certification in the manufacturer's datasheet before use in molecular workflows. Automated Compatibility For high-throughput labs using automated urine analyzers (Sysmex UF-5000, Siemens CLINITEK), confirm that the collection tube format and cap design are compatible with tube-handling robotics. Copan UriSponge&reg; (FDA-cleared October 2024) is a boric-acid-free device validated for direct loading on WASP&reg; automation systems. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Specifications Context</h2>
 Standard urine collection cups are manufactured from transparent polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS) with wide-mouth, screw-cap lids. Sterile cups rated for culture meet ISO 7886 and are non-pyrogenic. Boric acid preservative tubes contain approximately 1.8% boric acid, stabilizing bacterial counts by creating a bacteriostatic environment. Norgen urine preservative tubes (5&ndash;50 mL, available in multiple sizes) stabilize DNA, RNA, microRNA, and protein from fresh urine for over 2 years at room temperature per manufacturer validation data. As of 2026, liquid biopsy studies using urine cfDNA routinely use Streck Cell-Free DNA Urine Preservative (3 mL per 30 mL urine) as the standard stabilization protocol in published clinical research protocols. 
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Urine Collection Products

Tubes, Caps & Racks Catalog

TDS-6148

Tite-Rite Container, 90mL (3oz), with Attached White Screw Cap and ID Label, Graduated, STERILE, CS/400

6220 by Globe Scientific is a 90 mL (3 oz) sterile polypropylene Tite-Rite container with an attached white PE screwcap, patient ID label with tab seal, molded graduations, and airtight compression seal for hospital pneumatic tube systems. 400/case. 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.

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Tite-Rite Containers

6518 by Globe Scientific is a 20 mL Tite-Rite polypropylene specimen container with a PE screwcap, compression inner-liner seal, molded graduations, and 95 kPa compliance for hospital pneumatic tube systems. 1,000/case. Available in 20–120 mL across the 6518–6527 family. 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.

Container: Tite-Rite, 20mL (0.67oz), PP, 35mm Opening, Graduated, with Separate White Screwcap, CS/1000

Pre-Filled Container with Click Close Lid: Tite-Rite, 20mL (0.67oz), PP, Filled with 10mL of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, Attached Hazard Label, 24/Box, 4 Boxes/Unit, CS/96

Container: Tite-Rite, 40mL (1.34oz), PP, 48mm Opening, Graduated, with Separate White Screwcap, CS/600

Pre-Filled Container with Click Close Lid: Tite-Rite, 40mL (1.34oz), PP, Filled with 20mL of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, Attached Hazard Label, 24/Box, 4 Boxes/Unit, CS/96

Container: Tite-Rite, 60mL (2oz), PP, 48mm Opening, Graduated, with Separate White Screwcap, CS/500

Pre-Filled Container with Click Close Lid: Tite-Rite, 60mL (2oz), PP, Filled with 30mL of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, Attached Hazard Label, 24/Box, 4 Boxes/Unit, CS/96

Container: Tite-Rite, 90mL (3oz), PP, 48mm Opening, Graduated, with Separate White Screwcap, CS/400

Container: Tite-Rite, Wide Mouth, 90mL (3oz), PP, 53mm Opening, Graduated, with Separate White Screwcap, CS/300

Pre-Filled Container with Click Close Lid: Tite-Rite, 90mL (3oz), Wide Mouth, PP, Filled with 45mL of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, Attached Hazard Label, 24/Box, 4 Boxes/Unit, CS/96

Container: Tite-Rite, 120mL (4oz), PP, 53mm Opening, Graduated, with Separate White Screwcap, CS/300

Pre-Filled Container with Click Close Lid: Tite-Rite, 120mL (4oz), PP, Filled with 60mL of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, Attached Hazard Label, 24/Box, 4 Boxes/Unit, CS/96

6526-Group-TDS-6526

Tite-Rite Leak Resistant Containers with Patient ID Label

Globe Scientific 6526 Tite-Rite: 90 mL sterile PP specimen container with attached white PE screw cap, expanded inner liner for air-tight leak-resistant seal, molded graduations, and patient ID label with tab seal. 300 per case. Order at <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">mbpinc.net/quickorder</a>.

Container: Tite-Rite, 120mL (4oz), PP, STERILE, Attached Orange Screw Cap, ID Label, Graduated, Individually Wrapped, CS/100

Container: Tite-Rite, Wide Mouth, 90mL (3oz), PP, STERILE, Attached White Screw Cap, ID Label with Tab Seal, Graduated, CS/300

Container: Tite-Rite, 120mL (4oz), PP, STERILE, Attached Natural Screw Cap, ID Label with Tab Seal, Graduated, CS/300

Container: Tite-Rite, 120mL (4oz), PP, STERILE, Attached Natural Screw Cap, ID Label with Tab Seal and Temperature Strip, Graduated, CS/300

Container: Tite-Rite, 60mL (2oz), PP, STERILE, Attached White Screw Cap, ID Label with Tab Seal, Graduated, CS/500

Container: Tite-Rite, 60mL (2oz), PP, STERILE, Attached White Screw Cap, ID Label with Tab Seal and Temperature strip, Graduated, CS/500

Urinalysis Slide

<h2 data-section-id="1wbl0e7" data-start="0" data-end="30">What Are Urinalysis Slides?</h2>
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Urinalysis slides are precision counting chamber slides designed for standardized microscopic examination of urine sediment. Unlike conventional wet mounts prepared under a standard coverslip, which produce variable and non-reproducible sample depths, urinalysis slides deliver a fixed, calibrated volume for consistent sediment counting and reporting.
Globe Scientific Quick-Read urinalysis slides contain integrated counting chambers, each holding a fixed volume of 6.3 &micro;L, with 10 chambers per slide. These chambers are available in two main formats: Precision Cell (with counting circles) and Precision Grid (with a structured grid). The standardized design ensures reproducibility for clinical reporting, quality control trending, and proficiency testing workflows. These slides are recommended whenever urine sediment counts must be consistent and comparable across users or laboratories.
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Grid Complete Systems (I, II, and III) for fully standardized sediment analysis.
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Quick-Read&trade; precision cells and grids for rapid, accurate quantification.
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Complete urinalysis systems designed for high-throughput clinical screening.
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Specialized urinalysis pipettes available in bulk bags or cases.
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Urine collection cups with integrated transfer devices and temperature strips.
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Plastic vacuum tubes and transfer straws for secure specimen handling.
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Counting Format: Circles vs Grid
Precision Cell slides use printed counting circles that are primarily used for reporting formed elements such as cells and casts per high-power field (HPF), where the circle defines a consistent observation area. Precision Grid slides use a grid layout, which is more suitable for enumerating bacteria, crystals, and other particulate elements where structured counting improves accuracy. Both formats maintain the same chamber volume of 6.3 &micro;L and the same 10-chamber configuration.
System Selection: Individual Components vs Complete Kits
Urinalysis products are available either as individual components or as complete systems. Complete kits include the slide, a calibrated transfer pipette, and a urine collection cup, providing a fully standardized workflow for clinical laboratories. Alternatively, laboratories can purchase slides and pipettes separately in bulk quantities to integrate into existing collection and handling systems.
Throughput and Workflow Efficiency
Each urinalysis slide contains 10 independent chambers, allowing up to 10 separate patient samples to be processed per slide. This configuration is designed for high-throughput clinical screening environments. In lower-volume settings, chambers may be used sequentially, provided proper sealing and handling protocols are followed between uses.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="2957" data-end="2982">Specifications Context</h2>
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Globe Scientific Quick-Read urinalysis slides (for example, catalog #3805) are optically clear chamber slides with an integrated coverslip system that eliminates the need for manual coverslip placement. Each chamber contains a fixed and reproducible 6.3 &micro;L volume of urine sediment, significantly reducing variability associated with traditional wet mount techniques, where inconsistent drop size and chamber depth can alter the number of visible formed elements.
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TransferTop™ Urine Transfer Products

3841 by Globe Scientific is the TransferTop™ Urine Transfer Straw, a 3-inch (7.5cm) non-sterile straw for closed-system urine transfer from collection cup to vacuum tube without uncapping the specimen. Supplied 100/bag, 8 bags/unit (800 total). Compatible with most vacuum urine tubes and Globe Scientific TransferTop™ collection cups.

Urine Transfer Straw, 3 Inch Straw (7.5cm), Non-Sterile, 100/Bag, 8 Bags/Unit, CS/800

Urine Collection Cup with Integrated Transfer Device, 2oz (60mL), STERILE, Individually Wrapped, CS/500

TransferTop Urine Collection Cup with Integrated Transfer Device, 4oz (120mL), Graduated to 100mL, STERILE, Bulk, CS/300

TransferTop Urine Collection Cup with Integrated Transfer Device, 4oz (120mL), Graduated to 100mL, STERILE, Bulk, Affixed Temperature Strip, CS/300

Urine Collection Plastic Vacuum Tube, Yellow Cap, 13 x 100mm (6.5mL), 100/Box, 10 Boxes/Unit, CS/1000

Test Tubes

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Test Tubes?</h2>
 Test tubes for laboratory use are open-ended, cylindrical glass or plastic tubes used to hold, mix, incubate, and heat liquid and solid samples across a broad range of applications: bacteriological culture, tissue culture, clinical chemistry, serological assays, immunology, and general sample processing. Choose borosilicate glass for reusable, high-temperature, or chemically demanding applications; choose polystyrene disposable 12&times;75 mm tubes for flow cytometry and colorimetric assays; choose polypropylene capped tubes for microbial culture with anaerobic or gas-generating organisms.
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Glass test tubes in diverse formats for heating and chemical reaction workflows</li>
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Plastic polypropylene test tubes for routine laboratory use
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Graduated tubes for quick and easy volume estimation
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Conical and round-bottom tube formats for different applications
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Sterile disposable test tubes for clinical and diagnostic work
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Heat-resistant tubes for incubation and controlled heating steps
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 Material: Glass vs. Polypropylene vs. Polystyrene Borosilicate glass 3.3 (ASTM E438 Type I, Class B) test tubes withstand direct flame, autoclave sterilization at 121 &deg;C, and most solvents, acids, and bases. They are reusable and autoclavable, making them cost-effective over high-volume laboratory runs. Polystyrene (PS) disposable tubes offer outstanding optical clarity for flow cytometry (FACS), cell counting, and OD-based colorimetric assays, but cannot be autoclaved and should not be used with aromatic solvents or strong acids. Polypropylene (PP) tubes are chemically resistant, autoclavable, and available with screw caps for anaerobic culture or gas-generating reactions. Rimmed vs. Rimless Rimless test tubes (fire-polished ends) allow easier insertion of rubber or silicone stoppers and are preferred for plugging with cotton wool for microbial culture. Rimmed tubes have a flared lip that facilitates pouring and is compatible with spring-metal tube closures. Confirm your closure type before ordering in bulk. Size and Volume The most common test tube dimensions in clinical and research labs: 12&times;75 mm: ~5 mL capacity; standard for flow cytometry, FACS, serology 13&times;100 mm: ~10 mL; general culture and chemistry 16&times;100 mm: ~14 mL; culture and chemistry 16&times;125 mm: ~17 mL; microbiological culture 18&times;150 mm: ~25 mL; larger-volume digests and culture Wall thickness of 1.2 mm (light wall, borosilicate 3.3) is the standard for general lab use; heavy-wall versions are used for digestions and applications involving vacuum or pressure. Sterile vs. Non-Sterile Sterile borosilicate glass culture tubes (individually wrapped or bulk-sterilized) are required for microbial culture, cell culture, and any application where contamination would invalidate the result. Non-sterile tubes are adequate for chemistry, spectroscopy, and other abiotic applications. Disposable PS tubes from Corning (PYREX&trade;) and Globe Scientific are supplied sterile or non-sterile; confirm the specification on the lot certificate. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Borosilicate glass 3.3 test tubes have a linear thermal expansion coefficient of 3.3 &times; 10⁻⁶ K⁻&sup1;, providing resistance to thermal shock from room temperature to 300 &deg;C (direct flame) and from 0 to 121 &deg;C (autoclave cycles). Light-wall tubes (1.2 mm uniform wall thickness) provide the standard for general laboratory use; heavy-wall variants (2.0 mm) are used for digestion vessels and pressurized applications. Corning PYREX&trade; disposable round-bottom rimless glass tubes for tissue culture conform to ASTM standards and are the reference format for bacteriological serology and cell wash procedures. MBP supplies Globe Scientific and NEST Scientific test tube lines for research and clinical labs across the USA, Canada, and worldwide. &nbsp; 
If you&rsquo;re choosing between glass and plastic or trying to match the right size to your workflow, it&rsquo;s worth getting that part right early &mdash; it makes everything downstream smoother and a lot less messy. <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team now!</a>

Translucent Snap Caps - For Test Tubes

The 113142A by Globe Scientific is a translucent gray LDPE snap cap for 12 mm glass culture tubes and 13 mm evacuated blood-drawing tubes — precision-molded to maintain a liquid-tight seal during centrifugation, agitation, and refrigerated storage. Single thumb tab enables one-handed removal. Packed 1,000 per bag; available in seven translucent colors (Gray, Blue, Clear, Green, Lavender, Red, Yellow) for color-coded sample tracking.

Cap, Snap, 12/13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Clear, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for 13mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes and 12mm Plastic Test Tubes, Clear, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 16mm, PE, for 16mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes, Clear, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 12/13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Gray, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 12/13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Blue, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 12/13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Green, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 12/13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Lavender, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 12/13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Red, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 12/13mm, PE, for Vacuum and Test Tubes, Yellow, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for 13mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes and 12mm Plastic Test Tubes, Gray, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for 13mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes and 12mm Plastic Test Tubes, Blue, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for 13mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes and 12mm Plastic Test Tubes, Green, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for 13mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes and 12mm Plastic Test Tubes, Lavender, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for 13mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes and 12mm Plastic Test Tubes, Red, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 13mm, PE, for 13mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes and 12mm Plastic Test Tubes, Yellow, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 16mm, PE, for 16mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes, Gray, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 16mm, PE, for 16mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes, Blue, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 16mm, PE, for 16mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes, Green, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 16mm, PE, for 16mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes, Lavender, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 16mm, PE, for 16mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes, Red, CS/10000

Cap, Snap, 16mm, PE, for 16mm Glass and Evacuated Tubes, Yellow, CS/10000

Plastic Beakers

<h2 data-section-id="174q2lb" data-start="139" data-end="167">What Are Plastic Beakers?</h2>
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Plastic beakers are shatterproof cylindrical laboratory vessels manufactured from polypropylene (PP) or polymethylpentene (PMP), designed for safe and lightweight liquid handling in environments where glass breakage is a concern. Polypropylene (PP) is the most commonly used material due to its strong chemical resistance to dilute acids, bases, alcohols, and most aqueous reagents, along with autoclavability at 121&deg;C and permanently molded graduations that do not fade with use. Polymethylpentene (PMP) offers higher optical clarity and better heat tolerance, making it suitable for applications requiring visual monitoring of solutions. Choose PP plastic beakers for routine buffer preparation, aqueous reagents, teaching labs, and field use; choose glass beakers when working with organic solvents, high temperatures above ~135&deg;C, or when maximum optical clarity is required.
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Options from 5mL for micro-work to 10,000mL for bulk prep.
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High-clarity polypropylene built for heavy reagent use.
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Options for Tri-corner beaker are also available.
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Molded-in graduations that never fade or rub off.
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Engineered for drip-free pouring and zero-waste transfers.
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Stock up with Case Packs or grab a single unit.
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Material: Polypropylene vs. Polymethylpentene
Polypropylene (PP) beakers are the standard choice in most laboratories because they are autoclavable at 121&deg;C, cost-effective, and resistant to a wide range of aqueous reagents including dilute acids and bases. They are typically translucent and designed for general-purpose laboratory workflows. Polymethylpentene (PMP) beakers, on the other hand, offer near-glass optical clarity (approximately 90% light transmission) and can tolerate higher temperatures up to around 175&deg;C, making them suitable for applications where visibility of the solution is important during mixing or heating.
Graduation Type: Molded-In
Plastic beakers at MBP feature molded-in graduations that are permanently embossed into the wall of the vessel. These markings remain legible even after repeated autoclaving, chemical exposure, and washing cycles, making them more durable than printed alternatives and ideal for long-term reuse.
Volume Range
MBP supplies plastic beakers in sizes ranging from 5 mL to 10,000 mL. Small-volume beakers (5&ndash;50 mL) are used for micro-scale reagent preparation, while mid-range sizes (250 mL&ndash;1,000 mL) are standard for routine buffer preparation. Large-capacity beakers (2,000&ndash;10,000 mL) are used for bulk reagent mixing, media preparation, and large-scale laboratory workflows.
Tri-Corner Beaker Option
Tri-corner (tri-pour) beakers are a specialized plastic format designed with three pour spouts for controlled dispensing and reduced dripping. These are commonly used in reagent distribution stations, waste handling, and workflows requiring frequent liquid transfer. They are typically made from polypropylene and complement standard round-form beakers.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="3281" data-end="3306">Specifications Context</h2>
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Polypropylene (PP) has a density of approximately 0.91 g/cm&sup3; and is chemically resistant to dilute acids (HCl, H₂SO₄), bases (NaOH, KOH), alcohols, and most aqueous buffers. However, it is not compatible with concentrated oxidizing acids (such as concentrated nitric or sulfuric acid) or halogenated organic solvents (such as chloroform, methylene chloride, or xylene). Molded graduations typically maintain an accuracy of &plusmn;5% of total capacity. PMP provides higher transparency and improved heat resistance compared to PP but is generally more expensive.
MBP stocks plastic beakers in a full range of sizes from 5 mL to 10,000 mL, including standard round-form and tri-corner designs for institutional laboratory use.
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Tri-Corner Beakers Specifications

Tri-Corner Beakers

3630 by Globe Scientific is a clarified polypropylene tri-corner beaker with three built-in pouring spouts, in sizes from 50mL to 1000mL. Graduated in mL; autoclavable; chemically resistant to acids, solvents, and alkalis. Durable for repeated use; inexpensive enough for single-use.

Beaker, Three Corner, Clarified PP, Graduated, 50mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, Clarified PP, Graduated, 100mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, Clarified PP, Graduated, 250mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, Clarified PP, Graduated, 400mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, Clarified PP, Graduated, 800mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, Clarified PP, Graduated, 1000mL, CS/100

Tri-Corner Beakers - Economy Style Specifications

Tri-Corner Beakers - Economy Style

3640 by Globe Scientific — 50 mL economy polypropylene tri-corner beaker with three dripless pour spouts, molded metric graduations, and autoclavable PP construction. 100 per case. Available in 50–1,000 mL (SKUs 3640–3645). Ships worldwide from MBP Inc.

Beaker, Three Corner, PP, Graduated, 50mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, PP, Graduated, 100mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, PP, Graduated, 250mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, PP, Graduated, 400mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, PP, Graduated, 800mL, CS/100

Beaker, Three Corner, PP, Graduated, 1000mL, CS/100

Inverted Microscopes

<h2>What Are Inverted Microscopes?</h2>
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An inverted microscope is a compound light microscope in which the objective lens is positioned below the specimen stage, pointing upward, while the illumination system (condenser and light source) is above the stage, pointing downward. This inverted configuration allows cells growing on the inner floor of a culture dish, flask, or well plate to be observed directly through the clear plastic or glass base without removing the vessel lid and without disturbing the sterile culture. By contrast, upright microscopes require samples to be mounted on glass slides and covered with a coverslip for observation. Inverted microscopes are the universal tool for cell biology research; any workflow involving adherent mammalian cells, suspension cultures, organoids, embryos, or zebrafish in standard tissue culture vessels requires an inverted microscope for routine monitoring. Key contrast methods for live-cell observation are phase contrast (for unstained cells, the standard for assessing cell health, morphology, and confluency) and differential interference contrast (DIC, for optical sectioning). Fluorescence epi-illumination is added via a fluorescence port and filter cube turret for imaging GFP-labeled proteins, immunofluorescence-stained cells, or nuclear dyes such as DAPI. An inverted microscope is required for any workflow where cells are observed in their growth vessel (culture dishes, T-flasks, well plates, or spinner flasks). Phase contrast is non-negotiable for routine cell health monitoring; add fluorescence for reporter protein or immunofluorescence imaging.
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<li data-section-id="i5qifg" data-start="197" data-end="278">Phase Contrast Optics for enhanced viewing of transparent, unstained cells.</li>
<li data-section-id="j777mk" data-start="279" data-end="366">Advanced Imaging Systems with fluorescence-ready and DIC-prepared configurations.</li>
<li data-section-id="df9vpu" data-start="367" data-end="446" data-is-last-node="">Camera-Compatible Trinocular Heads for digital imaging and documentation.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose an Inverted Microscope</h2>
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Routine cell culture vs. research imaging
Routine cell culture microscopes prioritize phase contrast imaging, compact footprint, ease of use, and affordability; they are workhorses placed in biosafety cabinet rooms for daily culture monitoring. Research inverted microscopes add motorized stage and focus control, multi-channel LED fluorescence, automated XY scanning for multiwell plate imaging, programmable time-lapse, and software-controlled imaging modules for confocal, TIRF, and FRET; suited to imaging-centric research labs.
Phase contrast system
Phase contrast requires a matched pair of a phase objective and annular phase ring in the condenser. Low-contrast (PhI or Ph1) phase rings pair with low-power objectives (4x, 10x) for overview; medium-contrast (PhII or Ph2) rings pair with 20x and 40x objectives for standard cell morphology; high-contrast (PhIII or Ph3) rings pair with 60x or 100x oil-immersion objectives for high-magnification phase work. Confirm that the phase ring set installed in the condenser matches the objective phase designation for each magnification in use; mismatched pairs produce halos around cells rather than flat-field phase contrast.
Fluorescence: LED vs. mercury arc lamp
LED fluorescence illumination (available as an upgrade or built-in on most current inverted microscopes) provides 50,000+ hour lamp lifetime, instant-on/off switching (eliminating the warm-up and cool-down delays of mercury lamps), channel switching in less than 100 milliseconds for rapid multi-color imaging, and no mercury disposal requirement. Mercury arc lamps (HBO 50 or HBO 100) provide higher peak UV output for DAPI and Hoechst imaging, where LED UV intensity may be limiting, but require lamp replacement every 200 to 300 hours and strict mercury waste handling. For new purchases, LED fluorescence systems are the standard recommendation.
Objective working distance and culture vessel compatibility
Inverted microscope objective working distance (the distance from the front lens to the focused specimen) must exceed the thickness of the culture vessel base. Standard tissue culture polystyrene (PS) has a base thickness of 1 to 1.2 mm; glass-bottom dishes have 0.17 mm (No. 1.5 coverglass). Objectives specified for plastic culture vessels (abbreviated ELWD or LLWD) correct for the optical aberrations introduced by thick plastic and provide adequate working distance. Standard oil-immersion objectives are designed for No. 1.5 coverglass (0.17 mm) and cannot image through standard tissue culture plastic at high quality without significant spherical aberration.
Stage and sample holder
Confirm that the inverted microscope's stage accommodates your culture vessels: standard 35 mm and 60 mm culture dishes, T-25 and T-75 flasks, 6-well, 12-well, 24-well, 96-well, and 384-well plates. Universal stage holders with adjustable guides are available for most platforms; dedicated plate holders for 96-well and 384-well plates are used for high-content imaging applications. Motorized XY stages with encoder feedback are required for automated multiwell plate scanning and time-lapse experiments.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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For time-lapse live-cell imaging, focus drift over extended runs (hours to days) is the principal challenge; motorized focus with hardware autofocus maintains focus independent of thermal drift. Camera sensor size and pixel size determine the field of view at each magnification; a larger sensor captures a wider field per image, reducing the number of positions needed to tile a full well. For drug screening and plate-based assays, confirm that the software can drive the XY stage through a defined grid pattern and export images in a format compatible with your image analysis pipeline.
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Bring your cellular research into focus&mdash;explore our range of inverted microscopes and <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">contact the MBP team</a> for a quote today.

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Trinocular Delphi-X Inverso inverted microscope with WF10x/25mm eyepieces and Semi Apochromatic Plan Phase Fluarex Apo-PLPHFi 10x/20x/S40x IOS objectives with 6-positions nosepiece. Rotating disc for phase contrast and DIC prepared. 6-positions fluorescence filters turret without filters or cubes. Transmitted 10W NeoLED adjustable illumination

EDI-1053-PLPHFI by Euromex is a trinocular inverted microscope featuring semi-apochromatic PLPHFi 10x/20x/S40x IOS objectives on a 6-position sextuple nosepiece, rotating phase contrast disc, DIC-prepared optics, a 6-position fluorescence filter turret (without filters or cubes), and 10W NeoLED transmitted illumination.

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Glass Culture Tubes

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Glass culture tubes are cylindrical laboratory vessels used for the cultivation, storage, and handling of biological samples, microbial cultures, and liquid reagents. Available in rimless, stopper-compatible, and screw-cap configurations, these tubes are commonly manufactured from borosilicate glass that meets USP Type I and ASTM E438 Type I Class B specifications. Unlike disposable plastic alternatives, borosilicate glass culture tubes withstand repeated autoclaving, exposure to aggressive chemicals, and routine laboratory sterilization procedures. They remain the preferred choice for reusable microbiology, clinical, and research laboratory applications where durability and chemical resistance are essential.
Choose borosilicate glass culture tubes when your workflow requires sterilization, chemical resistance, or repeated reuse. Choose polystyrene culture tubes for economical, single-use laboratory applications.
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">High-grade Borosilicate Glass prevents cracking under extreme temperature shifts.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Integrated Tube Dispensers ensure safe, one-handed access and organized storage.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Uniform wall thickness guarantees consistent heating and cooling for every sample.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Available in Borosilicate Glass for high-heat tasks or Polystyrene (PS) for daily lab use.</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Perfectly sized 16 x 75mm (8mL) configurations to fit universal laboratory racks.</li>
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<h2 data-section-id="8x2xgg" data-start="974" data-end="1010">How to Choose Glass Culture Tubes</h2>
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Material: Borosilicate vs. Polystyrene
Borosilicate glass culture tubes offer excellent thermal and chemical resistance, making them suitable for repeated autoclaving at 121&deg;C and exposure to most laboratory acids and bases. Their low extractable content minimizes contamination and pH changes during sensitive biological and chemical procedures. Polystyrene culture tubes provide excellent optical clarity and are commonly used for routine laboratory assays and serial dilutions, but they are intended for single-use applications and are not suitable for autoclaving.
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Size and Capacity
The most commonly used culture tube sizes are 16 &times; 75 mm with an approximate capacity of 8 mL and 16 &times; 100 mm with an approximate capacity of 12 mL. Smaller formats such as 12 &times; 75 mm and 13 &times; 100 mm are also available for specialized applications. Selection should be based on sample volume requirements, incubation conditions, and compatibility with existing laboratory racks and equipment.
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Rim Style and Cap Compatibility
Rimless culture tubes are designed for use with cotton plugs, foam stoppers, or push-in closures and are widely used in microbiology laboratories. Screw-cap culture tubes provide a more secure seal for specimen transport, long-term storage, and contamination-sensitive applications. Laboratories should verify tube dimensions and rack compatibility before purchasing.
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Quantity and Pack Format
Culture tubes are commonly supplied in bulk quantities ranging from 250 to 1,000 units per case. High-volume laboratories often purchase case quantities to support routine testing, culture preparation, and clinical workflows while simplifying inventory management and purchasing processes.
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<h2 data-section-id="1nunlvq" data-start="2731" data-end="2769">Compare Glass Culture Tube Variants</h2>
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Borosilicate Rimless Culture Tubes These reusable tubes are designed for repeated sterilization and microbiological culture applications. Compatible with cotton plugs and laboratory stoppers, they are commonly used in microbiology, cell culture, and general laboratory procedures where durability and autoclave compatibility are required.
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Borosilicate Screw-Cap Culture Tubes Featuring threaded closures for secure sealing, these tubes are ideal for specimen transport, reagent preparation, and long-term incubation studies. The screw-cap design minimizes contamination risk and reduces evaporation during storage.
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Polystyrene (PS) Culture Tubes Polystyrene tubes provide excellent optical clarity and are intended for single-use laboratory applications such as serial dilutions, colorimetric assays, and ELISA preparation workflows. They offer a lower cost per tube compared with reusable glass alternatives.
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16 &times; 75 mm (Approximately 8 mL) Culture Tubes This compact format is commonly selected for low-volume cultures, blood culture screening, serial dilution procedures, and routine laboratory testing where smaller sample volumes are sufficient.
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16 &times; 100 mm (Approximately 12 mL) Culture Tubes The larger 12 mL format provides additional working volume for microbial enrichment broths, larger reaction mixtures, and culture applications requiring increased sample capacity.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="4185" data-end="4210">Specifications Context</h2>
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Borosilicate culture tubes manufactured to ASTM E438 Type I Class B and USP Type I standards provide superior resistance to thermal shock, chemical attack, and contamination compared with standard soda-lime glass. Their uniform wall thickness helps prevent stress fractures during repeated autoclave cycles and temperature changes. Tube dimensions should be matched to laboratory racks, holders, and centrifuge adapters to ensure proper fit and safe operation.
MBP supplies borosilicate and polystyrene culture tube formats in bulk case quantities for research, clinical, and industrial laboratories throughout the United States, Canada, and international markets. Related products include microscope slides, laboratory glassware, and other essential laboratory consumables.
Sick of watching your budget shatter every time a tube hits the floor or the autoclave? Explore our collection today and <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">hit up our MBP Team</a> for a quick quote.

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Tube Dispenser for Glass Culture Tubes

Globe Scientific metal tube dispenser (SKU 1590) for 10×75 mm, 12×75 mm, and 13×100 mm borosilicate glass culture tubes. Holds TubeSaver™ packaging for bench-ready, one-at-a-time tube access. Companion borosilicate culture tubes feature ISO 9001:2008-certified fire-polished rims and round bottoms for tissue culture, blood banking, and serology.

Dispenser, for 10x75mm and 12x75mm Glass Culture Tubes, Metal

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Vortex Mixers Accessories

<h2>What are vortex mixer accessories?</h2>
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Vortex mixer accessories are the interchangeable cup heads, foam inserts, and platform adapters that convert a standard single-tube vortex mixer to batch-process multiple tubes or different vessel formats simultaneously. The standard single-tube cup head can be replaced with a multi-tube foam insert holding 6 to 24 microcentrifuge tubes, a tube strip or microplate adapter, or a platform-style attachment for larger vessel formats. These accessories are typically instrument-specific, using a proprietary attachment mechanism that varies between vortex mixer brands.&nbsp;
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Tube racks for 0.5 ml, 1.5/2.0 ml, 12 mm, 13 mm, and 15 ml tubes</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">High-capacity tube racks for holding up to 96 samples</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Horizontal heads for mixing 2 &times; 50 ml tubes and 4 &times; 15 ml tubes</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Foam tube holders for 6 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, and 16 mm tubes</li>
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Select foam inserts by the tube format they accommodate
Foam inserts for vortex mixers are sized to hold specific tube formats by pressing the closed tube caps into the foam at defined positions: standard microcentrifuge inserts hold 1.5 mL and 2 mL tubes, larger foam blocks accommodate 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes, and low-profile inserts hold 0.5 mL tubes or PCR strip tubes in defined arrays. Check that the insert format matches the tube types you use most and that the insert is rated for your vortex mixer's speed range.
Confirm accessory compatibility with your vortex mixer model
Vortex mixer accessories attach via model-specific connectors &mdash; threaded onto the drive spindle or clipped onto the instrument head &mdash; and are not universally compatible between brands or models. Always check that the specific accessory is listed as compatible with your vortex mixer model before ordering.
Use a microplate adapter for 96-well plate mixing
Microplate vortex adapters replace the standard cup head with a flat or recessed platform sized to hold a standard 96-well plate, allowing entire plates to be mixed in continuous mode for ELISA plate washing steps, microplate cell resuspension, and plate-format biochemical assays. The adapter should be rated for the speed at which it will be used to prevent plate sliding.
Check that foam insert speed ratings are compatible with your operating speed
Foam inserts are rated for a maximum operating speed, and using a foam insert at speeds above its rating risks tubes not being securely retained by the foam compression at high rpm. Confirm that the insert's rated speed covers your intended operating speed before batch-processing valuable samples.
Consider a universal platform adapter for flexible use
Some vortex mixer manufacturers offer a universal platform adapter that replaces the cup head with a flat non-slip platform, accepting a wide range of vessel formats using a non-slip mat for retention. While less format-specific than a dedicated foam insert, a universal platform provides flexibility for less common vessel formats.
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Foam inserts work by compressing foam around tube caps to provide frictional retention during high-speed oscillation; foam material and cell size determine tube sizes accommodated and maximum safe speed. As of 2026, inserts accommodating PCR strip tubes alongside microcentrifuge tubes in a single insert have become available, reducing the number of separate formats needed.
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Vortex Mixer Accessories

Tube Holder, Foam, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 12-Place, for 12mm Tubes (must use with Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod VM-AS-ROD)

GVM-AS-ADAPT12 by Globe Scientific is a 12-position foam tube holder for 12 mm OD tubes on the GVM-AS Variable Speed Vortex Mixer. Requires Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod GVM-AS-ROD for mounting (sold separately). ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer. Order at <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">mbpinc.net/quickorder</a> or contact <a href="mailto:customerservice@mbpinc.net">customerservice@mbpinc.net</a>.

Tube Holder, Foam, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 15-Place, for 10mm Tubes (must use with Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod VM-AS-ROD)

GVM-AS-ADAPT15 by Globe Scientific is a foam tube holder for 15 x 10mm tubes, designed for use with the GVM Series variable-speed vortex mixers. It must be used in combination with the VM-AS-PLATE plate adapter or the GVM-AS-ROD vortexing rod, neither of which is included.

Tube Holder, Foam, for use with GVM Series Vortex Mixers, 48-Place, for 6mm Tubes (must use with Plate Adapter VM-AS-PLATE or Vortexing Rod VM-AS-ROD)

GVM-AS-ADAPT48 by Globe Scientific is a foam tube holder for 48 x 6mm tubes, designed for use with GVM Series variable-speed vortex mixers. It must be used in combination with the VM-AS-PLATE plate adapter or the GVM-AS-ROD vortexing rod, neither of which is included.

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