Microtubes
Single-use containers designed to hold microliter to milliliter quantities of liquid. Products may be sterile/non-sterile, come with or without a variety of caps (screw, tether, snap), and may be suitable for use in microcentrifuges.
High quality standard snap cap microtubes, or microcentrifuge tubes, are essential for the safe processing of low to medium sized sample volume applications in clinical chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology. Ideal for protein research, mass spectrometry, protein array, sample preparation, microcentrifugation and sample storage, they are available in a variety of colours, including amber and black for light sensitive samples.
The snap cap provides a safe, liquid-tight seal and some flat top caps include a needle insertion spot. Some microtubes are also available with additional safety lock snap caps to minimise sample loss during the centrifugation process and to provide added security when working with samples that are radioactive or which pose a biohazard.
Snap Cap Microtube properties
Available as sterile or non-sterile, polypropylene microtubes can also feature low binding properties to reduce protein and nucleic acid loss and hence better sample recovery.
- Can withstand forces up to max. RCF 30,000xg
- Are available sterile or non-sterile
- Are available with low binding properties, reducing protein and nucleic acid losses during centrifugations
- Available RNase/DNase, DNA-free and non-pyrogenic
- Typically made from durable autoclavable polypropylene for reusability and often graduated with a writing patch
- Available in a variety of colors, including amber and black for light sensitive samples
- Tube bottom shapes include conical and skirted (self-standing)
Fisherbrand™ Sterile Microcentrifuge Tubes with Screw Caps
Note: Image is representative only. It shows colored caps, but all of the tubes in this offering come with Natural caps; there are no color cap options.
Thermo Scientific™ Screw Cap Micro Tubes
Choose these tubes, which available in conical and free-standing designs when seeking secure, short-term sample storage in low temperatures.
Labcon SuperClear™ 1.5 mL Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes
Includes molded graduations and labeling spot.
Labcon SuperClear™ 0.5 mL Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes
Available with caps that include integral ethylene propylene O-ring
BRAND™ Microcentrifuge Tubes with Bulk Screw Caps
Manufactured from polypropylene. BRAND™ Microcentrifuge Tubes with Bulk Screw Caps include a frosted marking area that provides space for sample identification and other notations. Graduated tubes are sterile, endotoxin-free, non-mutagenic, and non-toxic, as well as DNA, DNase, and RNase-free. Operating temperature range is between –196°C to 121°C.
Axygen™ 2.0 mL Conical Screw Cap Tubes
Features O-ring resistant to many commonly-used laboratory chemicals
Axygen™ 0.5 mL Self Standing Screw Cap Tubes
Features O-ring manufactured for resistant to many commonly-used laboratory chemicals
Labcon SuperClear™ 2.0 mL Freestanding Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes
Freestanding tubes with molded graduations and labeling spot.
Labcon SuperClear™ 2.0 mL Screw Cap Microcentrifuge Tubes
Includes molded graduations and labeling spot
Labcon™ SuperClear™ Microcentrifuge Tubes with Elastomeric Screw Caps
Microcentrifuge tubes with flat screw caps.
Thermo Scientific™ Amber Screw Cap Micro Tubes
Pure Protection: Prepare, transfer and store samples securely with Thermo Scientific Screw Cap Microtubes. Available in multiple volumes, packaging options and clean claims.
BRAND™ Microcentrifuge Tubes Without Screw Caps
Manufactured from polypropylene and complies with DIN EN 285 standards. BRAND™ Microcentrifuge Tubes Without Screw Caps are graduated with frosted marking area that allows for sample identification or other notations. Colored screw caps and cap inserts available for separate purchase.