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Description
Key Features
Specifications
Storage & Handling
FAQs
Product Description
8-strip qPCR tubes in 0.1 mL and 0.2 mL for standard thermal cyclers and qPCR instruments — offering the flexibility of individual tube processing in a convenient 8-tube strip format aligned to standard 96-well plate row spacing. Compatible with 8-channel multichannel pipettes for parallel sample loading. Available in clear, white, and blue tube colors with flat cap, round dome cap, and individual attached cap styles. Caps supplied with tubes. Non-sterile. Certified DNase/RNase-free and endotoxin-free. 125 strips of 8 per pack, 10,000 tubes per case.
The seal between the tube opening and cap is critical for PCR performance — our tube design and wall thickness are optimized to provide the perfect seal, minimizing evaporation without causing spillage on opening. Ultra-thin tube walls ensure optimal and uniform heat transfer for consistent thermal cycling. Numeric markings on strips for convenient tube identification.
Tube Color Options
Clear
0.1 mL & 0.2 mL
White
0.1 mL & 0.2 mL
Blue
0.2 mL only
Cap Style Options
Cap Style
Flat Cap
Low-profile flat cap — compatible with most thermal cycler heated lids. Clear cap on clear and white tubes. Blue cap on blue tubes. Available for 0.1 mL and 0.2 mL.
Cap Style
Round Dome Cap
Rounded dome cap providing additional internal headspace. Clear cap. Available for 0.2 mL clear tubes only.
Cap Style
Individual Attached Cap
Flat cap permanently attached to each individual tube — eliminates cap loss. Each tube is a separate unit. Clear, 0.2 mL only.
Applications
qPCR / Real-Time PCR
End-Point PCR
Gene Expression
Genotyping
Partial Plate Workflows
Sample Processing
Key Features & Benefits
- 8-strip format — 8 tubes per strip aligned to standard 96-well plate row spacing for compatibility with 8-channel multichannel pipettes and parallel sample loading
- Two well volumes — 0.1 mL for instruments with 0.1 mL block format and 0.2 mL for standard thermal cyclers
- Clear tubes — transparent for visual sample inspection and broad qPCR detection compatibility
- White tubes — white tube walls reflect emitted fluorescence toward the detector for improved signal sensitivity in low-template qPCR applications
- Blue tubes — colored option for color-coded sample organization across multiple sample sets
- Flat cap — low-profile design compatible with most thermal cycler heated lids
- Round dome cap — additional internal headspace for 0.2 mL clear tubes
- Individual attached cap — flat cap permanently hinged to each tube within the strip — eliminates cap loss during processing
- Optimized seal design — tube wall thickness and cap geometry engineered to minimize evaporation without causing spillage on opening
- Ultra-thin tube walls — optimal and uniform heat transfer for consistent thermal cycling performance across all 8 tubes
- Flexible partial plate workflows — process only the strips needed without committing a full 96-well plate
- DNase/RNase-free and endotoxin-free — certified for sensitive nucleic acid applications
- High-volume packaging — 125 strips of 8 per pack, 10,000 tubes per case
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Format | 8-strip — 8 tubes per strip |
| Well Volumes | 0.1 mL | 0.2 mL |
| Tube Colors | Clear (0.1 & 0.2 mL) | White (0.1 & 0.2 mL) | Blue (0.2 mL only) |
| Cap Styles | Flat cap | Round dome cap (0.2 mL clear) | Individual attached flat cap (0.2 mL clear — 120 strips/pack, 9,600 tubes/case) |
| Caps Supplied | ✓ Yes — included with tubes |
| Well Spacing | Standard 96-well row spacing — 8-channel multichannel pipette compatible |
| Markings | Numeric markings on strip |
| Sterile | ⚠️ Non-Sterile |
| DNase / RNase-free | ✓ Certified |
| Endotoxin-free | ✓ Certified |
| Packaging — standard | 125 strips of 8 per pack | 10,000 tubes per case |
| Packaging — individual attached cap | 120 strips of 8 per pack | 9,600 tubes per case |
Storage & Handling
- Store in original packaging in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and UV exposure
- Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 30°C prior to use
- Handle strips by the edges — avoid contaminating tube interiors with skin oils and nucleases
- Use powder-free gloves when handling for sensitive RNA applications
- Load samples using an 8-channel multichannel pipette for consistent parallel sample delivery across the strip
- Ensure caps are fully and evenly seated before placing in the thermal cycler — an improperly seated cap is the most common cause of evaporation and reaction failure in PCR strips
- Centrifuge strips briefly at low speed after capping to collect sample at the tube base and remove air bubbles
- Verify strip sits correctly and flat in the thermal cycler block before starting the run
- Dispose of used strips per your institution's biosafety and waste disposal guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 8-strip tubes vs a full 96-well plate?
8-strip tubes are ideal for partial plate workflows where the number of samples does not fill a complete 96-well plate — reducing waste and cost. They are also preferred when individual tube access during processing is important, or when different sample groups need to be handled separately. Full 96-well plates are better suited for high-throughput automation workflows requiring robotic plate handling and full-plate sealing.
What is the difference between flat and round dome caps?
Flat caps have a low-profile design compatible with the vast majority of thermal cycler heated lids — the standard choice for most instruments. Round dome caps have a curved top providing additional internal headspace above the reaction volume — some protocols prefer dome caps for reactions that generate gas or condensation during cycling. Always verify your thermal cycler has sufficient lid clearance before using dome caps.
What is the individual attached cap option?
The individual attached cap version features a flat cap permanently hinged to each tube — each tube is a separate unit within the strip rather than sharing a connected cap strip with other tubes. This eliminates cap loss during processing and allows individual tubes to be opened and recapped independently without disturbing adjacent tubes. Available in 0.2 mL clear only.
When should I choose white vs clear tubes?
Clear tubes are the standard choice for most qPCR workflows and are compatible with SYBR Green and probe-based detection. White tubes reflect emitted fluorescence toward the detector — improving signal sensitivity in low-template applications. Verify your qPCR instrument's recommendation for tube color before switching from clear to white in an established assay.
Are Certificates of Analysis available?
Yes — Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request. Each lot is certified DNase/RNase-free and endotoxin-free. Contact us with your lot number for documentation.
Description
Key Features
Specifications
Storage & Handling
FAQs
Product Description
8-strip qPCR tubes in 0.1 mL and 0.2 mL for standard thermal cyclers and qPCR instruments — offering the flexibility of individual tube processing in a convenient 8-tube strip format aligned to standard 96-well plate row spacing. Compatible with 8-channel multichannel pipettes for parallel sample loading. Available in clear, white, and blue tube colors with flat cap, round dome cap, and individual attached cap styles. Caps supplied with tubes. Non-sterile. Certified DNase/RNase-free and endotoxin-free. 125 strips of 8 per pack, 10,000 tubes per case.
The seal between the tube opening and cap is critical for PCR performance — our tube design and wall thickness are optimized to provide the perfect seal, minimizing evaporation without causing spillage on opening. Ultra-thin tube walls ensure optimal and uniform heat transfer for consistent thermal cycling. Numeric markings on strips for convenient tube identification.
Tube Color Options
Clear
0.1 mL & 0.2 mL
White
0.1 mL & 0.2 mL
Blue
0.2 mL only
Cap Style Options
Cap Style
Flat Cap
Low-profile flat cap — compatible with most thermal cycler heated lids. Clear cap on clear and white tubes. Blue cap on blue tubes. Available for 0.1 mL and 0.2 mL.
Cap Style
Round Dome Cap
Rounded dome cap providing additional internal headspace. Clear cap. Available for 0.2 mL clear tubes only.
Cap Style
Individual Attached Cap
Flat cap permanently attached to each individual tube — eliminates cap loss. Each tube is a separate unit. Clear, 0.2 mL only.
Applications
qPCR / Real-Time PCR
End-Point PCR
Gene Expression
Genotyping
Partial Plate Workflows
Sample Processing
Key Features & Benefits
- 8-strip format — 8 tubes per strip aligned to standard 96-well plate row spacing for compatibility with 8-channel multichannel pipettes and parallel sample loading
- Two well volumes — 0.1 mL for instruments with 0.1 mL block format and 0.2 mL for standard thermal cyclers
- Clear tubes — transparent for visual sample inspection and broad qPCR detection compatibility
- White tubes — white tube walls reflect emitted fluorescence toward the detector for improved signal sensitivity in low-template qPCR applications
- Blue tubes — colored option for color-coded sample organization across multiple sample sets
- Flat cap — low-profile design compatible with most thermal cycler heated lids
- Round dome cap — additional internal headspace for 0.2 mL clear tubes
- Individual attached cap — flat cap permanently hinged to each tube within the strip — eliminates cap loss during processing
- Optimized seal design — tube wall thickness and cap geometry engineered to minimize evaporation without causing spillage on opening
- Ultra-thin tube walls — optimal and uniform heat transfer for consistent thermal cycling performance across all 8 tubes
- Flexible partial plate workflows — process only the strips needed without committing a full 96-well plate
- DNase/RNase-free and endotoxin-free — certified for sensitive nucleic acid applications
- High-volume packaging — 125 strips of 8 per pack, 10,000 tubes per case
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Format | 8-strip — 8 tubes per strip |
| Well Volumes | 0.1 mL | 0.2 mL |
| Tube Colors | Clear (0.1 & 0.2 mL) | White (0.1 & 0.2 mL) | Blue (0.2 mL only) |
| Cap Styles | Flat cap | Round dome cap (0.2 mL clear) | Individual attached flat cap (0.2 mL clear — 120 strips/pack, 9,600 tubes/case) |
| Caps Supplied | ✓ Yes — included with tubes |
| Well Spacing | Standard 96-well row spacing — 8-channel multichannel pipette compatible |
| Markings | Numeric markings on strip |
| Sterile | ⚠️ Non-Sterile |
| DNase / RNase-free | ✓ Certified |
| Endotoxin-free | ✓ Certified |
| Packaging — standard | 125 strips of 8 per pack | 10,000 tubes per case |
| Packaging — individual attached cap | 120 strips of 8 per pack | 9,600 tubes per case |
Storage & Handling
- Store in original packaging in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and UV exposure
- Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 30°C prior to use
- Handle strips by the edges — avoid contaminating tube interiors with skin oils and nucleases
- Use powder-free gloves when handling for sensitive RNA applications
- Load samples using an 8-channel multichannel pipette for consistent parallel sample delivery across the strip
- Ensure caps are fully and evenly seated before placing in the thermal cycler — an improperly seated cap is the most common cause of evaporation and reaction failure in PCR strips
- Centrifuge strips briefly at low speed after capping to collect sample at the tube base and remove air bubbles
- Verify strip sits correctly and flat in the thermal cycler block before starting the run
- Dispose of used strips per your institution's biosafety and waste disposal guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 8-strip tubes vs a full 96-well plate?
8-strip tubes are ideal for partial plate workflows where the number of samples does not fill a complete 96-well plate — reducing waste and cost. They are also preferred when individual tube access during processing is important, or when different sample groups need to be handled separately. Full 96-well plates are better suited for high-throughput automation workflows requiring robotic plate handling and full-plate sealing.
What is the difference between flat and round dome caps?
Flat caps have a low-profile design compatible with the vast majority of thermal cycler heated lids — the standard choice for most instruments. Round dome caps have a curved top providing additional internal headspace above the reaction volume — some protocols prefer dome caps for reactions that generate gas or condensation during cycling. Always verify your thermal cycler has sufficient lid clearance before using dome caps.
What is the individual attached cap option?
The individual attached cap version features a flat cap permanently hinged to each tube — each tube is a separate unit within the strip rather than sharing a connected cap strip with other tubes. This eliminates cap loss during processing and allows individual tubes to be opened and recapped independently without disturbing adjacent tubes. Available in 0.2 mL clear only.
When should I choose white vs clear tubes?
Clear tubes are the standard choice for most qPCR workflows and are compatible with SYBR Green and probe-based detection. White tubes reflect emitted fluorescence toward the detector — improving signal sensitivity in low-template applications. Verify your qPCR instrument's recommendation for tube color before switching from clear to white in an established assay.
Are Certificates of Analysis available?
Yes — Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request. Each lot is certified DNase/RNase-free and endotoxin-free. Contact us with your lot number for documentation.
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