Product Description
Identify cultures fast with a built-in enamel marking spot on every tube. These reusable culture tubes help microbiology and clinical labs keep samples organized through incubation, sterilization and washing. Reusable glass also cuts down on plastic waste in high-volume culture work.
This listing is for Kimble catalog number 45048-13100: Reusable Culture Tube, 13 x 100 mm, 10 mL, Case of 720. They are made from borosilicate glass 3.3 and comply with ASTM E982, Type IV requirements. Each has a plain rim and a durable white ceramic enamel marking spot. Sizes from 10 x 75 mm (4 mL) up to 25 x 250 mm (95 mL) are available in bulk cases. Add it to your LIGHT LABS order alongside the rest of your glassware and closures.
Key Features
- Marking spot – White ceramic enamel accepts pencil or marker labels.
- ASTM E982, Type IV – Meets requirements for culture tubes.
- Borosilicate 3.3 – Handles sterilization and repeated heating.
- Broad size selection – From 4 mL to 95 mL capacities.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | 45048-13100 |
| Brand | Kimble (DWK Life Sciences) |
| Description | Reusable Culture Tube, 13 x 100 mm, 10 mL |
| Sold As | Case of 720 |
| Material | Borosilicate glass 3.3 |
| Standard | ASTM E982, Type IV |
| Rim | Plain |
| Marking spot | White ceramic enamel |
Available Options
- 45048-1075 – Reusable Culture Tube, 10 x 75 mm, 4 mL, Case of 720
- 45048-1275 – Reusable Culture Tube, 12 x 75 mm, 6 mL, Case of 720
- 45048-15125 – Reusable Culture Tube, 15 x 125 mm, 16 mL, Case of 720
- 45048-16100 – Reusable Culture Tube, 16 x 100 mm, 15 mL, Case of 576
- 45048-16125 – Reusable Culture Tube, 16 x 125 mm, 19 mL, Case of 576
- 45048-16150 – Reusable Culture Tube, 16 x 150 mm, 23 mL, Case of 576
- 45048-18150 – Reusable Culture Tube, 18 x 150 mm, 28.5 mL, Case of 576
- 45048-20150 – Reusable Culture Tube, 20 x 150 mm, 36 mL, Case of 576
- 45048-25150 – Reusable Culture Tube, 25 x 150 mm, 55 mL, Case of 288
- 45048-25250 – Reusable Culture Tube, 25 x 250 mm, 95 mL, Case of 144
Applications
- Microbial culture growth
- Media dispensing
- Clinical sample prep
- Teaching laboratories
