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3 Things to Consider when Choosing a Centrifuge Tube

Centrifuge tubes range a lot in terms of quality and performance. There are multiple factors that contribute to the overall quality of the tube that we

will discuss in this article. It’s important to take into account your own requirements of a tube

medical and then choose a tube that is going to best suit these requirements.

Relative Centrifugal Force

A centrifuge tube will have a maximum speed rating at which the tube can withstand. The speed capacities of tubes will vary greatly between brands so it

is important to determine what speeds you will require and go for a tube that will be able to withstand these speeds. When looking at speeds, it is best to

look at RCF rather than RPM as RCF takes into account the gravitational force being applied. RPM, on the other hand, only takes into account the rotors

spinning speed.

Pricing can vary depending on the maximum RCF a tube can handle so firstly, work out the RCF you will require and find a tube that fits to these

requirements. If you are not dealing with high speeds, you may be able to choose a tube with a lower RCF to save on costs of the tubes. If you are a volume

user, any potential savings on the tubes can add up to a sizeable amount over time.