Test tube

A test tube, also known as a culture tube or sample tube, is a common piece of laboratory glassware consisting of a finger-like length of glass or clear plastic tubing, open at the top and closed at the bottom.

Test tube
Two small test tubes held in spring clamps
Other namesCulture tube
UsesChemical reaction
Related itemsVacutainer
Boiling tube
Centrifuge tube

Test tubes are usually placed in special-purpose racks.

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