{"product_id":"conical-microcentrifuge-tubes-1-0ml-natural-ps-2143710010e1","title":"1.0 mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Tethered Caps, PS, Natural — 214-3710-010 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1.0 mL Conical Microcentrifuge Tubes with Snap Cap — Polystyrene, Natural, 1000\/Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 1.0 mL conical microcentrifuge tubes are manufactured from virgin-grade polypropylene polystyrene (PS) for excellent optical clarity and low protein binding, making them well suited to serum, plasma, and other microvolume workflows. Supplied non-sterile in sealed 1000\/Bag packaging, part number 214-3710-010 features a conical bottom that concentrates pellets at the tip for complete sample recovery with minimal dead volume. Lot-to-lot dimensional consistency ensures reliable fit across standard microcentrifuge rotor positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e214-3710-010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnap Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolystyrene (PS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA \/ Phthalate Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCR setup and enzyme reaction preparation requiring microvolume precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDNA and RNA extraction with low dead-volume pellet recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein precipitation and microvolume sample concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell pelleting in standard benchtop microcentrifuge rotors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical serum and plasma microvolume sample processing in CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual sample inspection workflows benefiting from the optical clarity of polystyrene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers \/ saline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse with caution — limited compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthyl acetate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic \/ chlorinated solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen microcentrifuge tubes are produced from BPA-free, phthalate-free virgin-grade polystyrene meeting FDA 21 CFR Part 177 standards, under ISO-certified dimensional controls that guarantee consistent wall thickness and rotor fit across every tube in the bag. Each bag of 214-3710-010 is lot-numbered and date-coded to support full traceability under CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 laboratory quality programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer stocking this item in USA inventory, enabling same-business-day fulfillment and eliminating offshore lead-time risk for hospital molecular labs and high-throughput clinical processing facilities. Tiered pricing is available for institutional and grant-funded purchasers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these microcentrifuge tubes sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile. 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