Thermo Fisher Tubes: Microcentrifuge, Conical, PCR & Cryogenic Vials

As a distributor, Iright brings together Thermo Fisher’s tube families in one place so you can move from collection to processing, analysis, and storage without switching vendors. This page organizes tube types, provides selection tips, lists compatible instruments, and links to key documents, enabling you to specify confidently and request pricing in minutes.

Thermo Fisher Tubes Overview: Microcentrifuge, Conical, PCR & Cryo

Choosing the right tube begins with function. Thermo Fisher covers small-volume workflows (microcentrifuge tubes), mid-volume spin and transfer (15/50 mL conical tubes), thermal cycling (PCR plastics), cryogenic storage (Nunc™ vials), and high-throughput biobanking (Matrix™ 2D-barcoded tubes). The notes below align names you’ll see on labels with everyday lab tasks.

• Microcentrifuge tubes (0.5–2.0 mL): Small-volume prep, pelleting, cleanup; available in low-binding, RNase/DNase-free options. 

• Conical centrifuge tubes (15 mL & 50 mL): Routine centrifugation, mixing, sample collection; bulk and racked formats. 

• PCR tubes/strips (0.2 mL): Thin-wall, optical options for PCR/qPCR blocks.

• Cryogenic vials (1.8 mL, etc.): Self-standing, internal/ external thread; designed for cryo storage practices. 

• 2D-barcoded storage tubes (0.5–1.4 mL): Matrix™ tubes for tracked biobanking and automation.

Tube Types & Naming: Microcentrifuge / 15 & 50 mL Conical / PCR / Cryogenic / Barcoded

To reduce mis-orders, match the printed tube name to capacity, cap style, and cleanliness grade. “Low-binding”, “RNase/DNase-free”, “sterile”, and “PCR-ready” indicate surface or cleanliness treatments; “internal/external thread” applies to cryo vials; “2D barcode” signals Matrix™ or Nunc™ lines designed for tracked storage. Always confirm pack size and rack format in the data sheet or product table.

How to Choose the Right Thermo Scientific Tube (Volume, Material, Sterility, Cap)

Your optimal choice depends on the step you’re running, instrument limits, and sample sensitivity. Use the checklist below to narrow by application first, then refine by material, closure, and cleanliness so you maintain integrity across spins, heat cycles, and storage.

• Application first: spin (micro/15/50 mL), thermal cycling (PCR), cryo storage (vials), tracked biobanking (2D-barcoded).

• Material & surface: PP dominates; add low-binding for proteins or precious nucleic acids; specify RNase/DNase-free when needed.

• Closure & seal: snap vs. screw caps; O-ring for transport; internal/external threads on cryo vials.

• Cleanliness & sterility: sterile vs. non-sterile; PCR-ready/optical for qPCR.

• Format & throughput: racked vs. bulk; 2D barcode for automation and sample tracking.

Quick selection table

Product Categories & Representative SKUs: Microcentrifuge, Conical, PCR, Screw-Cap, Cryogenic, 2D-Barcoded

This section highlights widely used catalog numbers as starting points. Match volumes, pack sizes, and caps to your SOPs; if you need equivalents (e.g., different rack or case counts), include them in your quote request, and we’ll map them for you.

Microcentrifuge (low-binding options)

• Pierce™ Low Protein Binding Microcentrifuge Tubes, 1.5 mL — 90410 (250/pack), 90411 (2,500/pack). 

• Pierce™ Low Protein Binding Microcentrifuge Tubes, 2.0 mL — 88379 (250/pack), 88380 (2,500/pack).

Conical centrifuge tubes (Nunc™)

• 15 mL bulk, 50/pack — 339650；15 mL racked, 25/pack — 339651.

• 50 mL bulk, 25/pack — 339652；50 mL racked, 25/pack — 339653.

PCR tubes & strips (Applied Biosystems™ MicroAmp™)

• Optical 8-Tube Strip, 0.2 mL — 4316567, 125 strips (1,000 tubes total).

Cryogenic vials (Nunc™ CryoTube™)

• 1.8 mL self-standing, internal writing surface, A-R base — 377267 (pack of 450; case also available).

• 1.8 mL self-standing, external writing surface, A-R base — 375418 (pack/case options).

2D-barcoded storage (Matrix™)

• 1.4 mL 2D-barcoded open-top storage tubes — 3710 (non-sterile, PCR-ready).

Notes: Exact pack sizes and accessory compatibility (e.g., caps, racks, seals) vary by SKU; we will confirm current specs, documentation, and any barcode/rack formats with your request.

Instrument Compatibility: Centrifuge Rotors, PCR Thermal Cyclers, Racks & Freezer Boxes

Confirming fit before ordering shortens validation. Use the pointers below to align tube formats with instrument hardware, then list your models in the quote form so we can double-check rotor adapters and block layouts before shipment.

• Centrifuges/rotors: 1.5–2.0 mL tubes fit microcentrifuge rotors; 15/50 mL conicals require matching conical adapters or swing-out buckets.

• PCR blocks: MicroAmp™ 0.2 mL strips are designed for Applied Biosystems PCR/qPCR systems; optical variants support qPCR detection.

• Racks & freezer storage: Cryo vials and Matrix tubes fit standard cryo boxes, latch racks, and 2D readers; request divider specs if you manage mixed formats.

Storage & Handling: Cryogenic Storage, Autoclaving, Labeling & Leak-Check

Good handling preserves sample integrity and extends consumable life. The guidance below covers freezing, marking, and sterilization so tubes meet methods without warping, cracking, or leaking.

Store cryo vials in vapor phase of liquid nitrogen unless your validation explicitly covers immersion; match labels to your temperature and solvent profile. For transport or solvent exposure, prefer screw caps with O-rings and verify chemical resistance in the data sheet. Only autoclave tubes designated autoclavable, and allow full cooldown before high-speed spins or thermal cycling.

Quality & Compliance: Sterile, RNase/DNase-Free, Low-Binding, Documentation

Reproducibility depends on cleanliness and traceability. Specify sterile or RNase/DNase-free where required, and add low-binding surfaces for protein or nucleic acid work. Keep certificates and specs with the lot so audits and method transfers run smoothly; for barcoded tubes, retain decoding maps and rack layouts with your LIMS. Product pages and data sheets list cleanliness claims, materials (PP/PS), and any PCR-ready or optical attributes.

FAQs on Microcentrifuge, Conical & PCR Tubes

Short answers below reflect common pre-purchase questions. If you need instrument-specific guidance, add your model numbers in the quote form, and we’ll verify.

Do I need low-binding microcentrifuge tubes for protein work?
Yes—low-binding surfaces help minimize loss during long or multi-step workflows; Thermo Scientific offers 1.5 and 2.0 mL options that are RNase/DNase-free.

What’s the easiest way to reduce labeling errors in cryo storage?
Choose self-standing vials with large writing areas or 2D-barcoded tubes, then standardize rack layouts and readers across the team.

Are MicroAmp™ 8-tube strips compatible with all cyclers?
They’re designed for Applied Biosystems thermal cyclers and qPCR systems; for other brands, check block dimensions and lid clearance before ordering.

Can I autoclave every tube type?
No. Only sterilize tubes that the data sheet marks autoclavable; avoid deforming thin-wall PCR plastics or damaging caps and seals. (See product IFUs.)

Request Pricing & Availability from Iright (Thermo Fisher Tubes)

When you’re ready, send the SKUs and quantities, plus your centrifuge model, PCR system, and storage temperatures. We’ll confirm pack sizes, documentation, and lead times, and propose alternates if a specific configuration is out of stock. Use the form to request a quote or to ask for a curated cross-reference list.