Eppendorf PCR Cap Strips User Manual

PCR Tube Strips and Cap Strips

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Instructions for use

PCR Tube Strips and Cap Strips — Instructions for use

Instructions for use

Instructions for use

1 Product description

Instructions for use

PCR Tube Strips are thin-walled polypropylene disposable tubes. Cap Strips are tube
lids for PCR Tube Strips and for PCR Plates.
Both consumables are designated for use in routine, research and training labs in the
bioscience, industrial and chemical fields. They are only to be used by trained
specialists.

The vapor volume above the liquid is reduced by combining real-time PCR Tube
Strips and Masterclear Cap Strips. The system is therefore suitable for "low 

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volume" PCR applications. Because of the construction of the Cap Strip the
maximum filling volume of the tubes is reduced from nominal 150 μL to 80 μL.

2Safety

Instructions for use

WARNING! Damage to health due to toxic, radioactive or aggressive
chemicals and infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.

 Observe the national regulations for handling these substances, the

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biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets
and the manufacturer's application notes.

 Wear your personal protective equipment (PPE).

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WARNING! Damage to health due escaping substances.

In exceptional cases (e.g. high vapor pressure of the reagents) the tube lid
may burst open at increased temperatures, especially when the lid is not

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properly sealed or the lip seal is damaged.

 Only use undamaged and visibly perfect tubes.
 Seal the tubes correctly. Do not damage the seal lip.
 Observe the maximum filling volume. When opening the tubes, liquid at

the lid may splash out.

 Prevent micro test tubes from tipping over: store in suitable micro test

tube racks.

 Seal the PCR Tubes prior to centrifugation. Pay attention to the operating

manuals of the device when operating centrifuges or other devices.

 Make adequate safety arrangements for the transport or storage outside

of the laboratory to prevent materials escaping the tubes.

 Avoid contamination by taking adequate precautions after opening the bag of PCR

clean tubes.

 Dispose reagents or micro test tubes contaminated by reagents and clean and

disinfect used materials according to the regulations by the laboratory.

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