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Microcentrifuge Tube – A Laboratory Essential

The microcentrifuge tube, often referred to as the Eppendorf Tube, is essential to any lab that handles small volumes of liquid. In life science and biological labs, these little plastic tubes are used for all sorts of applications from sample storage to running reactions and spinning down or separating samples. Whatever experiments you are conducting, if you work with small volumes of 2 mL or less you will likely need these tubes in your lab. All microcentrifuge tubes are compatible with any of the microcentrifuges and centrifuges offered at Pipette.com. Check out our selection and special offers and promotions below.

The microcentrifuge tube is available in a variety of designs and with a selection of features to meet specific laboratory requirements and different purposes depending on your needs. Different styles and features and better suited to different tasks and protocols. They vary in terms of volume, centrifugation limits, packaging style and quantity, color, etc. Pipette.com carries tubes from Eppendorf, Simport, SSI and Heathrow Scientific. This allows us to provide you with a range of options to select the right tubes to meet your lab requirements – ranging from the most durable and high-quality tubes to more economic alternatives if you are on a tight budget. Tubes are available free from RNase, DNase and PCR inhibitors. Sterile tubes are also pyrogen free. Offered in a variety of different colors, you can color coordinate samples or experiements for easy identification or if you have light sensitive samples, even protect the sample from light by blocking out wavelengths. Please refer to each brand for the boil proof temperature and centrifugation rating. Are you looking for 0.1mL or 0.2mL PCR tubes too? We also have a large variety of screw-cap tubes and culture tubes.