Test Tube Basket For Lab Use

Test Tube Baskets

High-Grade Polypropylene Architecture: Constructed from medical-grade, reinforced polypropylene, these baskets maintain structural rigidity during steam sterilization cycles up to 121°C, offering a corrosion-proof and rust-free alternative to traditional wire baskets.

Advanced Flow-Through Grid Geometry: Features an optimized open-mesh base and sidewall configuration that facilitates maximum fluid turbulence during automated washing and rapid, drip-free drainage during high-temperature drying phases.

$3.89

Quick answer: A test tube basket is a perforated basket sized to hold multiple test tubes together for washing, draining, autoclaving or carrying between work areas in a laboratory.

Rather than handling test tubes one at a time, a test tube basket lets a whole batch be washed, rinsed, sterilised or moved together. The perforated body allows water, steam or air to reach the tubes from all sides, which speeds up washing and drying and makes the basket suitable for use ahead of or inside an autoclave cycle where applicable.

A sturdy handle or carrying frame makes it easy to transport a full load of tubes safely between the wash-up sink, autoclave and storage rack, reducing the risk of dropped or mixed-up tubes in a busy teaching or research laboratory.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Detail
Construction	Perforated basket body with carrying handle
Typical use	Washing, draining, autoclaving and carrying test tubes
Tube capacity	Sized for multiple standard test tubes — confirm the exact tube count and size at enquiry

Applications

Batch washing and rinsing of test tubes at the lab sink
Carrying tubes to and from an autoclave for sterilisation
Draining and air-drying multiple tubes after washing
Safe transport of tube sets between bench, wash-up area and storage

Care & Handling

Rinse the basket itself periodically to prevent residue build-up in the perforations
Confirm the basket’s material and temperature rating before use in an autoclave
Check the handle and frame regularly for damage before carrying a full load of tubes
Avoid overloading beyond the basket’s stable carrying capacity

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip supplies everyday laboratory housekeeping equipment alongside our wider lab glassware range and chemistry lab equipment for schools, colleges and research laboratories across India. For bulk or institutional requirements, contact us and our team will help confirm the right basket size and quantity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a test tube basket used for?

It is a perforated basket sized to hold multiple test tubes together for washing, draining, autoclaving or carrying between work areas.

Can the basket be used in an autoclave?

Perforated metal test tube baskets are commonly used to carry tubes through autoclave sterilisation; confirm the exact material and temperature rating of this basket before autoclaving.

How many test tubes does the basket hold?

Test tube baskets are sized to carry multiple standard test tubes at once. Confirm the exact tube count and size this basket accommodates at enquiry.

Can the basket be used for washing test tubes?

Yes, the perforated design allows the whole basket of tubes to be dipped, washed and rinsed together, then left to drain.

Is the basket suitable for carrying tubes between work areas?

Yes, the basket’s handle and perforated body make it convenient for carrying a full set of tubes safely between the wash-up area, bench and storage.

Does LabEquip supply test tube baskets for bulk or institutional orders?

Yes. LabEquip supplies test tube baskets to schools, colleges and laboratories across India, including bulk and institutional orders. Contact us for a quotation.

Last Updated: September 2026