Globe Scientific 17 x 100mm Polystyrene Test Tube (15mL) Overview
The Globe Scientific 17 x 100mm Polystyrene Test Tube (15mL) is a clear, disposable tube built for routine sample handling, mixing, and storage across high-throughput laboratories. Each tube measures 17 x 100mm with a 15mL capacity, giving technicians a familiar format that fits standard racks, centrifuges, and reader systems.
Molded from polystyrene, these tubes deliver excellent optical clarity for visual inspection and colorimetric work. Disposable construction removes the labor of washing and cross-contamination risk, helping busy labs maintain consistent results from batch to batch.
Packaged 500 per bag with 2 bags per unit, this SKU ships as a case of 1000 tubes. Procurement teams sourcing through LabSupplies.com gain a dependable, volume-friendly consumable for clinical, research, and educational settings.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Globe Scientific |
| SKU | 110182 |
| Dimensions | 17 x 100mm |
| Capacity | 15mL |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Packaging | 500/Bag, 2 Bags/Unit |
| Unit of Measure | CS/1000 |
| Unit Quantity | 1000 |
| Sterility | Contact for specification |
| Color | Contact for specification |
Available Configurations
| SKU | Description | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 110182 | Test Tube, 17 x 100mm (15mL), PS, 500/Bag, 2 Bags/Unit | Case of 1000 (CS/1000) |
Laboratory Applications
Polystyrene tubes in the 17 x 100mm format support sample aliquoting, reagent preparation, dilutions, and short-term specimen storage. Clear walls let technicians read fill levels and observe reactions without removing tubes from a rack, which speeds visual QC during routine workflows.
Clinical, microbiology, and academic teaching labs use disposable tubes like these to limit carryover between samples. The standard diameter seats in common bench racks and many automated platforms, making the format a practical choice for repeated, single-use protocols.
Ordering & Bulk Pricing
This SKU ships as a case of 1000 tubes, configured 500 per bag across 2 bags per unit. Institutional buyers, hospital purchasing departments, and research procurement officers can place volume orders through LabSupplies.com; contact our team for quantity quotes, standing-order terms, and case-level pricing on Globe Scientific consumables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What material are these test tubes made from?
These tubes are molded from polystyrene (PS), which offers strong optical clarity for visual inspection and colorimetric observation in routine lab work.
How are the tubes packaged?
Each unit contains 500 tubes per bag with 2 bags per unit, and the SKU ships as a case of 1000 tubes (CS/1000).
Are these tubes sterile?
Sterility is not listed in the available product data. Contact for specification before using them in applications that require sterile consumables.