McKesson Test Tubes, 5 mL, Polypropylene, Polystyrene and Glass
McKesson Test Tubes, 5 mL, Polypropylene, Polystyrene and Glass - Polypropylene Open Top, Bag of 1,000 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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McKesson Test Tubes, 5 mL, Polypropylene, Polystyrene and Glass - Polypropylene Open Top, Bag of 1,000 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
McKesson 5 mL test tubes in polypropylene, polystyrene and glass
McKesson plain 5 mL test tubes measure 12 x 75 mm and come in polypropylene, polystyrene or borosilicate glass. They are general laboratory tubes for holding, mixing and storing small samples.
McKesson lists the polypropylene tube as autoclavable and freezable, rated for up to 3,000 RPM, while the polystyrene tube is rated for up to 1,500 RPM. The tubes have a round bottom and no graduation marks.
Pick the variant that matches your material and pack size. Open top tubes are sold without a closure, and caps are generally ordered separately. These are laboratory tubes, not patient devices.
What's in the box
What's in the box
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What size are these?
The 5 mL tubes are 12 x 75 mm.
Which material should I pick?
Polypropylene is autoclavable and freezable per McKesson. Polystyrene is a lower spin rating plastic option. Glass is borosilicate glass.
Can I spin them in a centrifuge?
McKesson lists the polypropylene tube for up to 3,000 RPM and the polystyrene tube for up to 1,500 RPM. Check your rotor for fit.
Do they come with caps?
The open top tubes are sold without a closure. Check the variant name for closure details.
Are they for patient use?
No. They are laboratory tubes. Follow your lab's own procedures.






