Guide

A centrifuge is one of the hardest-working pieces of equipment in a clinical lab and one of the most overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance. Regular cleaning and disinfection isn’t just good practice. It directly affects centrifuge longevity, sample integrity, and the safety of everyone in the lab. This article covers why centrifuge cleaning […]

Veterinary labs handle a wide range of tests every day, from blood chemistry and urine sediment to microhematocrit tubes and more. The TrueBond Duet animal health centrifuge is designed to spin it all in one ultra-compact unit that weighs just 5.7 lbs and fits in the palm of your hand. With two swappable rotors included […]

This study compares two centrifuges, the Drucker Diagnostics DASH-4 and Beckman Coulter StatSpin® Express 2, for preparing platelet-poor plasma (PPP), which is essential for accurate diagnostic testing. Centrifugation is a critical step in stabilizing blood samples, and the quality of PPP directly impacts diagnostic accuracy.

Centrifuge accessories don’t get much attention until something goes wrong. But carriers, adapters, inserts, and rotors are the components that actually hold your samples during centrifugation—and worn or mismatched accessories are one of the most common causes of tube breakage, poor separation, and unnecessary vibration. This guide walks through each accessory category so you know […]

Balancing a centrifuge protects your samples, staff, and equipment. Poorly balanced loads create vibration, noise, and mechanical stress that turn routine runs into safety and quality problems. This guide provides a precise, repeatable process for clinical labs, veterinary practices, and regenerative medicine clinics. TLDR Summary: Inspect rotor and tubes before every run for damage or […]

Coagulation tests guide critical decisions about bleeding disorders, anticoagulant dosing, and surgical risk. The accuracy of PT, APTT, and fibrinogen measurements depends on proper sample preparation, and centrifugation is the step where most errors occur. This guide explains how centrifugation variables affect coagulation results and which protocols deliver reliable outcomes. TLDR Why does centrifugation matter […]

Accurate centrifugation starts with setting the correct g-force. This value — also called relative centrifugal force, or RCF — determines how much force is applied to your samples during spinning and directly affects separation quality, sample integrity, and downstream testing accuracy. Most tube manufacturers specify a required g-force in their instructions for use (IFU), so […]

Your centrifuge rotor is one of the most expensive components in your laboratory, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 depending on the type. Yet most labs replace rotors prematurely—not from wear, but from preventable corrosion and damage caused by poor maintenance habits. With proper care, a rotor that might fail in 3-5 years can […]

Validating your centrifuge before routine use can offer added peace of mind and help ensure consistent performance. While not a formal requirement, it’s a valuable step for laboratories that want to proactively support sample quality and reduce the risk of issues over time. This guide provides clear steps and criteria to streamline the validation process and move forward with confidence. Purpose