Choosing a clinical centrifuge for a small or medium laboratory is not the same as selecting equipment for a large hospital department.
A blood centrifuge is not chosen only by speed. For serum and plasma separation, the machine must match the lab’s blood tubes, rotor type, RCF requirement, spin time, sample volume, and safety needs.
When comparing centrifuge specifications, many buyers look first at RPM. A machine marked 5,000 rpm may seem weaker than one marked 10,000 rpm, and a 20,000 rpm centrifuge may look like the obvious upgrade.
Choosing a laboratory centrifuge is not just about finding the highest RPM or the lowest price.