{"product_id":"mtc-bio-snap-cap-culture-tubes","title":"MTC Bio Snap-Cap Culture Tubes – 5 mL \u0026 14 mL, Polystyrene \u0026 Polypropylene, Two-Position Caps","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-MTC-culture-tubes-group.png\" alt=\"MTC Bio 5 mL and 14 mL snap-cap culture tubes in polystyrene and polypropylene\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 440px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-Cap Culture Tubes for Aerobic and Anaerobic Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne cap, two jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e The polyethylene cap on these tubes seats in two positions: up and loose so aerobic cultures can breathe, or pushed down for an airtight, liquid-tight seal for anaerobic cultures and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick your tube size in the first menu, then material and packing in the second.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose clear polystyrene or tough polypropylene, sterile with caps attached, individually wrapped, or uncapped in bulk with caps sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e5 \u0026amp; 14 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003e12 × 75 and 17 × 100 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e2-Position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eAerobic or sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eUp to 4,000 × g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003ePolypropylene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eRNase\/DNase-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Labs Choose These Culture Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Position Caps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoose for aerobic growth, pressed down for an airtight, liquid-tight seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal-Clear Polystyrene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePS tubes give the best clarity for checking growth by eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough Polypropylene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePP tubes handle −190 °C to +120 °C and spin up to 4,000 × g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSterile tubes are RNase, DNase, pyrogen, and cytotoxin free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Choice of Packing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBags of 25 or 125, individually wrapped, or uncapped in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFit standard racks, shakers, and centrifuge adapters for 12 × 75 and 17 × 100 mm tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Tube Do I Need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eChoose the size, then the material, then how you want them packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 mL · 12 × 75 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cultures, serology, and sample aliquots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterile in bags of 25 or 125, or uncapped bulk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e T8309 for uncapped tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 mL · 17 × 100 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overnight bacterial cultures and minipreps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterile in bags of 25, individually wrapped, or uncapped bulk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e T8239 for uncapped tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolystyrene (PS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal clear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 °C to 70 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax RCF:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 × g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolypropylene (PP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e −190 °C to +120 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax RCF:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,000 × g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 400px; min-width: min(280px, 100%); text-align: center; order: 1;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-MTC-culture-tube-17x100-PP.jpg\" alt=\"MTC Bio T8235 14 mL 17 x 100 mm polypropylene culture tube with two-position cap\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); order: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 14 mL Tube for Overnight Cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 17 × 100 mm tube is the standard for overnight bacterial cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e and miniprep starters. Set the cap in the up position so the culture gets air while shaking, then press it down for spinning or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eChoose polypropylene if you will centrifuge at up to 4,000 × g or need chemical resistance, or polystyrene for the clearest view of turbidity. Individually wrapped sterile tubes are available for single-tube use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 400px; min-width: min(280px, 100%); text-align: center; order: 2;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-MTC-culture-tube-T8309.jpg\" alt=\"MTC Bio T8309 two-position polyethylene cap for 12 x 75 mm culture tubes\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); order: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncapped Tubes and Separate Caps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed tubes without caps, or caps on their own?\u003c\/strong\u003e The uncapped tubes come non-sterile in bags of 125, and matching low-density polyethylene caps are sold separately for each size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThis suits labs that autoclave their own tubes and media, or that prefer to cap only the tubes they use. For a screw closure that will not pop off, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-duoclick-screw-cap-culture-tubes\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDuoClick™ screw-cap culture tubes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; columns: 2 260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAerobic bacterial and yeast culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAnaerobic culture with sealed caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eOvernight cultures and minipreps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSerology and sample aliquots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eShort-term sample storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCentrifugation of small volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip for Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eSeat the cap in the first, loose position for shaking aerobic cultures so air can exchange, and press it all the way down for anaerobic work or before centrifuging. For 12 × 75 mm tubes used in flow cytometry, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-flowtubes-flow-cytometry-tubes\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFlowTubes™\u003c\/a\u003e; for larger volumes, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtc-bio-centrifuge-tubes-10-15-25-30-50ml\" style=\"color: #1f6fb2; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econical centrifuge tubes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 20px 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eAre these a good alternative to Falcon® or Fisherbrand™ snap-cap culture tubes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eYes, for most applications. They are 12 × 75 mm (5 mL) and 17 × 100 mm (14 mL) tubes in polystyrene or polypropylene with two-position caps, sterile or non-sterile. Falcon® and Fisherbrand™ are trademarks of their respective owners; Blue Tiger Scientific is not affiliated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat do the two cap positions do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eIn the first, loose position the cap lets air exchange for aerobic cultures. Pressed fully down, it forms an airtight, liquid-tight seal for anaerobic cultures, centrifuging, or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eShould I choose polystyrene or polypropylene?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003ePolystyrene is crystal clear and rated 0 °C to 70 °C and 2,000 × g. Polypropylene is translucent, rated −190 °C to +120 °C and up to 4,000 × g, and more chemically resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eAre the uncapped tubes sterile?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. Uncapped tubes (T8302, T8306, T8232, T8236) are non-sterile, bulk packed in bags of 125. Caps are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eCan I autoclave these tubes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003ePolypropylene is rated to +120 °C. Polystyrene is rated only to 70 °C and should not be autoclaved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eHow many tubes are in a case?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eMost tubes ship 1,000 per case. 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