{"product_id":"globe-tube-112030-500","title":"Urine Centrifuge Tubes, 12 mL, Sediment Bulb \u0026 Flared Top, PS, Graduated to 10 mL — 500\/Case | Globe Scientific","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUrine Centrifuge Tubes, 12 mL, Polystyrene with Sediment Bulb \u0026amp; Flared Top, Graduated to 10 mL — Case of 500\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlobe Scientific 12 mL Urine Centrifuge Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is purpose-built for routine urinalysis, combining a tapered sediment bulb that concentrates cellular material at the tube base with a flared top for clean pour-off. Clarity-grade polystyrene supports microscopic examination of spun sediment, while the molded 10 mL graduation aids consistent aliquoting before centrifugation and decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUrine Centrifuge Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mL capacity\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\u003eClosure\/Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen, flared top (no cap)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraduation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraduated to 10 mL\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\u003e500 tubes per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice (per case of 500)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mL, Sediment Bulb, Flared Top, PS, Graduated to 10 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112030-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$161.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine urinalysis with concentration of cellular sediment for microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation of spun urine samples for cast, crystal, and cell identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecanting of supernatant prior to wet-mount slide preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical lab workflows requiring graduated sample measurement before spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSediment collection where a tapered bulb improves pellet recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral low-speed clinical centrifugation of aqueous biological fluids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReagent Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility (Polystyrene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited; may craze with prolonged contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder from labsupplies.com, an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Cases carry lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available—contact us for volume quotes on standing urinalysis orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these urine centrifuge tubes sterile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These polystyrene tubes are supplied non-sterile, which suits routine urinalysis and sediment microscopy where sterility is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the sediment bulb do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapered bulb at the base concentrates spun cellular material into a defined pellet, making decanting and sediment recovery more consistent for microscopic review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy polystyrene rather than polypropylene?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolystyrene offers high optical clarity that aids visual reading of sediment levels and graduations. 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