Microtubes
Microtubes are essential consumables for sample preparation, centrifugation and storage in molecular biology, biochemistry and clinical workflows. This curated range of Microtubes brings together leading brands such as Eppendorf, Fisherbrand, Axygen, BRAND, Corning and Molecular Bio Products to support everything from routine spins to demanding nucleic acid applications.
Choose from low-retention, sterile and Biopur options in popular volumes including 0.5, 1.5, 2.0 and 5.0mL, with safe-lock, snap-cap and screw-cap formats. All products highlighted here are accessible across EU markets (Accessibility = 15), helping standardise your lab set-up and simplify cross-site ordering.
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FAQ
Microtubes are small-volume tubes, typically 0.5 to 5.0mL, designed for sample preparation, mixing and centrifugation. Brands such as Eppendorf, Fisherbrand, Axygen and Corning offer formats for DNA, RNA and protein workflows, combining secure caps with defined temperature and g-force ratings for routine benchtop use.
Most labs rely on 0.5, 1.5 and 2.0mL microtubes, with safe-lock, snap-cap or screw-cap closures. Eppendorf and Fisherbrand tubes cover general purpose work, while Axygen and Molecular Bio Products specialise in sterile, low-binding formats that support PCR, qPCR and sequencing workflows where sample recovery is critical.
Low-retention microtubes use specially treated polypropylene that minimises binding of nucleic acids and proteins to the tube wall. Options from Eppendorf, Corning and Molecular Bio Products help maximise yield from small starting volumes, reduce the need for repeat extractions and support consistent quantification in downstream analytical assays.
For high-speed centrifugation, choose microtubes with published RCF ratings and secure closures. Eppendorf Safe-Lock and Fisherbrand locking-lid tubes support demanding spin protocols, while screw-cap microtubes from Brand and Axygen provide additional security and are well suited to long-term sample storage, transport and biobanking workflows.
Always match tube specification to your protocol, including sterility, temperature limits and closure type. Use tube racks during filling and centrifugation, close caps firmly and avoid overfilling. After use, dispose of microtubes according to your local biological or chemical waste procedures, segregating sharps, infectious material and recyclable plastics.
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