ER01015
Plastic Test Tube, Urinary Sediment Tube, 12 ml, 100/pk
12 ml
Lead time 3-4 weeks, ships from the Czech Republic (EU)
€8.70 per pack of 100 €0.087 per tube
Plastic test tubes
Polystyrene test tubes: 5 ml (12 × 75 mm) and 10 ml (16 × 100 mm), a graduated 10 ml conical tube (16 × 102 mm) and a 12 ml urine sediment tube.
They are used in clinical labs, urinalysis and general testing, in packs of 100 to 2000. Items not in stock have a lead time of 3 to 4 weeks.
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ER01016
Plastic Test Tube, PS, 5 ml, 12 × 75 mm, 2000/pk
5 ml, PS, 12 × 75 mm
Lead time 3-4 weeks, ships from the Czech Republic (EU)
€40.00 per pack of 2000 €0.020 per tube
ER01017
Plastic Test Tube, PS, 10 ml, 16 × 100 mm, 2000/pk
10 ml, PS, 16 × 100 mm
Lead time 3-4 weeks, ships from the Czech Republic (EU)
€100.00 per pack of 2000 €0.050 per tube
ER01018
Plastic Test Tube, Conical Bottom, With Graduation, PS, 10 ml, 16 × 102 mm, 500/pk
10 ml, PS, 16 × 102 mm
Lead time 3-4 weeks, ships from the Czech Republic (EU)
€40.50 per pack of 500 €0.081 per tube
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Choose by volume and application first, then by cap, centrifuge rating and material.
Step 1: Volume and application
| Tube | Volumes | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| PCR tubes and strips | 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 ml | PCR and qPCR in a thermal cycler |
| Microcentrifuge tubes | 0.5, 1.5, 2.0 and 5.0 ml | Small-volume spins, storage, sample prep |
| Conical centrifuge tubes | 10, 15 and 50 ml | Cell pellets, extractions, general lab work |
| Plastic test tubes | 5 to 15 ml (12 × 75 to 16 × 150 mm) | General testing and sample handling |
| Cryovials | 0.5 to 10 ml | Frozen storage at -80 °C or in liquid nitrogen vapour |
Step 2: Cap type
- Snap and flat caps: quick one-hand opening; flat caps are easy to label.
- Safe-lock caps: lock shut, so they do not pop open in the centrifuge or on a heating block.
- Screw caps: the tightest seal for transport and storage.
- PCR caps: flat caps for optical reading in qPCR; convex (domed) caps for standard PCR.
Step 3: Centrifuge rating
Every tube has a maximum RCF (× g). Tubes in this range are rated 8,000 to 15,000 × g. Your centrifuge shows rpm or × g; to convert, RCF = 1.118 × 10⁻⁵ × rotor radius in cm × rpm².
Step 4: Material
Polypropylene (PP) resists most chemicals and can be autoclaved at 121 °C. Polystyrene (PS) is clear and rigid but is not autoclavable and does not resist organic solvents; the plastic test tubes in this range are PS. Check the material on each product page.
Cryogenic storage
Store cryovials in the vapour phase of liquid nitrogen rather than in the liquid, which can seep into a vial and expand on thawing. External-thread caps keep the threads away from the sample; internal-thread vials take less space in a box. Choose a cryovial box with the right well size for 1.8/2 ml, 5 ml, 10/15 ml or 50 ml tubes.
Questions buyers ask
Can polystyrene test tubes be autoclaved?
No. Polystyrene softens well below 121 °C. Use polypropylene tubes if you need to autoclave.
What is a urine sediment tube used for?
Centrifuging urine so the sediment collects in the tip for microscopic examination.
Do these tubes come with caps?
No. Test tubes with caps are in the Plastic Test Tubes with Caps category.