Microcentrifuge Tubes
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Microcentrifuge tubes are clear polypropylene tubes for spinning, mixing, and storing small-volume samples. Tight sealing caps reduce leaks and evaporation. Graduations and a writing patch simplify tracking. Formats from 0.5 mL to 2.0 mL cover common protocols. Sterile and RNase or DNase free options safeguard DNA, RNA, and protein work. A reliable choice for research, clinical, QC, and teaching labs that want clean, organized, and efficient sample handling.
Description
Microcentrifuge tubes are small, conical laboratory tubes used to spin, mix, aliquot, and store microliter to milliliter volumes. Made from high-clarity polypropylene, they withstand routine centrifugation, vortexing, and freezer storage while protecting precious samples. A secure cap prevents leaks during spin down and transport. Clear volume graduations and a writable panel make fast identification easy at the bench.
Key features and benefits:
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Durable polypropylene with excellent chemical resistance
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Tight sealing snap or screw caps that help prevent leaks and evaporation
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Conical bottom for efficient pellet formation and complete sample recovery
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Molded graduations and a frost writing patch for legible labeling
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Options in 0.5 mL, 1.5 mL, and 2.0 mL to match common protocols
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Sterile, RNase and DNase free, and non-pyrogenic options to protect sensitive work
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Autoclavable and freezer safe for flexible use across workflows
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Compatible with standard microcentrifuge rotors, racks, and tube holders
Typical applications:
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DNA and RNA extraction, PCR setup, and enzyme reactions
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Protein precipitation, sample cleanup, and spin columns
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Cell and tissue processing, media aliquots, and buffers
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Clinical, pharmaceutical, food, and environmental testing
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Teaching and training labs that need reliable everyday consumables
How they compare:
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Compared with larger 15 mL or 50 mL centrifuge tubes, microtubes reduce reagent use, speed spin times, and fit small-volume protocols
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For long-term cryogenic storage, specialized cryovials are recommended, while microcentrifuge tubes excel at day-to-day bench handling
Quality and compliance notes:
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Available in sterile and RNase or DNase free formats to support clean handling and good laboratory practice
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Supplied from materials suitable for routine laboratory use and method validation
Choose microcentrifuge tubes as a dependable, cost-effective solution for accurate sample handling across research, clinical, and industrial labs.
