Cell analyzers should use rigid (5 mL) polystyrene tubes to ensure good seal with the instrument O-ring; AriaII cell sorter can use either polystyrene or polypropylene tubes (5 mL or 15 mL)
The following tubes are known to work with our instruments but other brands and types may also be used:
5 mL FACS tubes with 35 µm filter caps (Corning, cat#352235)
5 mL FACS tubes with snap caps (Corning, cat#352054)
15 mL conical tubes (Corning, cat#352096)