Test Tubes
Plastic test tubes provide safe and durable containment for liquid and solid samples. Suitable for educational and laboratory use, they reduce breakage risk compared to glass alternatives.Made from chemical-resistant plastic, these tubes are lightweight and easy to handle.Australian schools and laboratories rely on plastic test tubes for practical and cost-effective sample handling.
Polystyrene Test Tubes, General Purpose Laboratory Range
From $56.50 (Ex GST)
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Test Tubes are general-purpose polystyrene laboratory tubes used for holding, mixing, observing, and transferring small liquid or sample volumes in schools, universities, preparation rooms, and routine laboratory areas. The plastic construction helps reduce breakage risk compared with glass tubes, making them practical for busy teaching environments and everyday bench work.
Polystyrene test tubes are suitable for many general laboratory and classroom tasks where clear sample visibility is needed. Their transparent body allows users to observe liquid level, colour change, sediment, cloudiness, or reaction behaviour during practical activities. They are useful for science demonstrations, sample sorting, short-term holding, and routine preparation work where the sample is compatible with polystyrene.
These tubes are a good choice when laboratories need lightweight, low-cost tubes for frequent handling. They are especially useful in education settings where students require simple, safer-to-handle containers for basic experiments. Users should confirm chemical compatibility before use, as polystyrene is not suitable for every solvent, concentrated chemical, or high-temperature application.
For best practice, select the tube size that matches the sample volume and rack type, avoid overfilling, use compatible caps or closures where required, and dispose of or clean tubes according to the laboratory procedure. Plastic test tubes should be stored away from excessive heat, strong chemical vapours, and conditions that may affect the material.
For material and quality reference, ASTM D4549 covers polystyrene and rubber-modified polystyrene moulding and extrusion materials. ASTM D543 covers evaluation of plastic resistance to chemical reagents. ISO 9001 may be used as a general quality management reference where supplier or manufacturer certification is available. These references support material and quality context only, and should not be used as product-specific compliance claims unless supported by manufacturer documentation.
For LabChoice Australia customers, Test Tubes provide a practical and cost-effective choice for Australian schools, universities, laboratories, and preparation rooms needing clear polystyrene tubes for general-purpose sample handling, observation, and classroom science workflows.