The C1005-SC5-S is the sterile screw-cap variant of the C1005-T5 family — 500 sterile tubes (50 per rack, 10 racks) at $127 ($0.254 per tube). Caps attached + tubes in rack — workflow-ready format (no operator cap-attachment step). $15 premium over non-sterile sister (C1005-SC5 at $112) for sterility + cap-attached + in-rack convenience.
For full chemistry rationale, see the C1005-T5 Clear (C1005 family anchor) page and C1005-SC5 (non-sterile sister) page.
Key Specifications
| SKU | C1005-SC5-S |
| Type | 5 mL screw-cap tube, sterile, caps attached, in racks |
| Pack quantity | 500 tubes (50 per rack × 10 racks), caps attached, sterile |
| Per-tube cost | $0.254 |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Cap configuration | Attached, in racks (workflow-ready) |
| List price | $127 |
When to Pick the Sterile Screw-Cap
Pick the C1005-SC5-S when:
- Workflow requires sterile 5 mL tubes
- Cell-culture sample handling at the 5 mL volume scale
- Pharmaceutical / clinical sample-prep with sterility requirements
- Workflow-ready format — in-rack tubes with caps attached eliminate operator setup steps
- Multi-investigator shared facility with sterility-required workflows
Ordering & Configuration
Confirm at quote: sterility certification documentation if required, pack-size sizing, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Benchmark Scientific standard consumable terms.
C1005 5 mL screw-cap tube family:
- C1005-SC5 — Non-sterile, caps separate ($112)
- C1005-SC5-S (this product) — Sterile, caps attached, in racks ($127) — workflow-ready sterile
- C1005-SC5-OB — Sterile opaque black, foam racks ($147)
Pick the sterile screw-cap for sterility-required workflows; sister C1005-SC5 covers non-sterile cost-optimized procurement; C1005-SC5-OB covers light-sensitive sterile workflows. See C1005-T5 Clear anchor for full C1005 family detail.
