Pcr Strips provide a convenient way to store multiple samples in urgent care settings. They offer benefits that include improved sample organization, reduced risk of contamination, and increased Workflow efficiency.
PCR tube strips are easy to handle and offer excellent compatibility with most thermal cyclers. Whether you need domed or flat caps, these consumables seal easily and tightly.
PCR tubes store and prepare samples for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) experiments. PCR is a process that replicates specific DNA fragments in vitro, making it easy to analyze or detect organisms that contain the target DNA. PCR tubes are clear or translucent and made of medical-grade polypropylene, which resists chemicals and is thermally stable. PCR tubes must be handled and stored properly to prevent contamination and ensure accurate results.
Typical applications for PCR tubes include genotyping, gene expression analysis, and detecting infectious agents like bacteria and viruses. PCR tubes are also ideal for use in labs that perform high-throughput experiments. They are designed and injection molded to resist the high temperatures and rapid temperature changes common in PCR. PCR tubes are available in various shapes and capacities, including strips with attached caps. PCR tube strips are typically sealed with flat or domed caps and may be white for optimal fluorescence performance or optically clear for qPCR.
The PCR tubes are precision manufactured to maintain tight dimensional tolerances and an ultra-thin wall for precise thermal transfer and efficient heat exchange. They are certified RNase, DNase, and DNA free and work at a temperature range from -80°C to +121°C. The consistent, uniform wall thickness allows a smooth surface that can be easily wiped down for clean sample preparation and labeling.
The tubes are also autoclavable at 121°C and have a high-polishing precision technology that improves light transmittance for fluorescence quantitative PCR. They are designed to be easily opened and closed, with a tight seal that reduces evaporation. The cap is made of a durable, high-impact material that protects the tube contents from damage during handling and transport. The concave design of the cap helps to prevent scratches and cross-contamination on the optical surface of the tube.
The PCR tubes are made of medical-grade polypropylene, and are injection molded to be compatible with standard thermal cyclers and real-time qPCR instruments. They are sterile and free of RNase, DNase, DNA, endotoxin and pyrogen, and they have a high-temperature resistance that ensures consistency and accuracy.
Cap Strips
Cap strips are a convenient sealing solution that is compatible with the BRAND PCR tube strip system. They come with strips of 8 or 12 individually attached caps to allow for a quick and easy assembly of a complete PCR tube. They are available with flat or dome caps and are optically clear to enable accurate qPCR measurements. Caps are shaped to be perfectly matched to BRAND tubes and plates, and seal them reliably and tightly to prevent sample loss or contamination. The caps are also easy to open and close, with side tabs for exact positioning before closing and a small opening attachment on each cap that makes it impossible to touch the inside of the cap. These features make PCR caps easier to use and ensure contamination-free results.
These cap strips have a domed shape that provides additional sealing pressure through the lid of the thermal cycler. This pressure helps prevent well-to-well samples from evaporating and contaminating each other. They are also designed to fit a variety of thermocyclers, including the Eppendorf Mastercycler X50 family, and offer a high level of transparency that enables accurate fluorescence measurement. The caps are crafted under cleanroom conditions and are RNase, DNase, human DNA, and pyrogen free. They are suitable for both manual and automatic opening and closing, and can be sterilized in autoclaves.
The caps have a patented 45 degree angular attachment that prevents the hinges and lips of other caps from interfering with one another and allows for easier operation in an SBS format rack. The angled attachment also helps to keep the caps from touching during the PCR cycle, reducing sample-to-sample contamination. These caps are manufactured with virgin, medical-grade polypropylene to guarantee the highest level of safety and performance. They are RNase, DNase, human DNA, pyrogen, and endotoxin free and are manufactured under cleanroom conditions to prevent exposure to microorganisms and contamination. They are also sterile and autoclavable and have a non-stick surface for effortless cleaning.
Fast PCR Tube Strips
PCR tube strips offer a convenient and economical way to purchase a group of eight tubes that can be used together in your thermocycler. Designed to fit together tightly within the angular design of a thermal cycler, these strip-format tubes are characterized by their ultra-thin walls which ensure efficient and homogenous heat transfer and allow optimal PCR results. Their caps are tightly attached and sealed to prevent evaporation and contamination. Certified free from human DNA, DNase, RNase and PCR inhibitors, these tubes are ideal for use in PCR and qPCR applications.
Unlike traditional glass tubes, these PCR tube strips are made of polyethylene which transfers heat more quickly than tubes made of polypropylene. This enables scientists using fast PCR reagent kits or running PCR cycles on cyclers with high heating and cooling rates to obtain significantly higher PCR yield. Compared to other tubes, these strips also provide improved light capture for fluorescence assays.
PCR tube strips have a standard volume of 0.2 ml, and can be purchased with or without caps (depending on your specific application). The flat cap lids are easy to open and seal with a snap, providing an airtight seal to minimise sample evaporation. Typically, these tubes are autoclavable and have 45deg nested links between the tubes which prevent interference with other tubes in a PCR rack. These strips are also available in a white option to improve light capture for fluorescent assays and DiamondLink and QuickSnap options which feature breakable links between tubes for customization and flexibility.