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Thermo Scientific™ Matrix™ 2D Barcoded Open-Top Storage Tubes
Description
Store and track samples in Thermo Scientific™ Matrix™ 2D Barcoded Clear Polypropylene Open-Top Storage Tubes. Laser etching produces a permanent, high-contrast, 2D barcode offering maximum reliability and traceability of compound, biological and genomic samples. Offered in three sizes, 0.5mL, 0.75mL, and 1.4mL, these tubes can be sealed with Thermo Scientific SepraSeal septum caps and stored down to -80°C. Item number 3792 is ACT Labeled by My Green Lab to enable data-based sustainable product purchasing decisions.
Secure Tracking:
- A unique 2D barcode is laser-etched onto the base of every polypropylene open top tube to securely identify and track samples.
- 2D Barcodes are resistant to 100% DMSO, ideal for compound processing and storage.
- Non-proprietary 2D codes can be scanned in less than a second in VisionMate High Speed for fast decoding and sample tracking.
Robust Storage Rack Design:
- Matrix 2D barcoded open top storage tubes come racked in 96-format in a proprietary specially-designed, stackable, ANSI footprint.
- Latch racks save precious space in your freezer, refrigerator, compound store or on the bench top.
- The latch rack design enables manual multichannel pipette access to 2D tubes and eliminates contamination risk with lid design that does not contact the benchtop.
- The latch rack lid can be lifted robotically for 2D tube access with automated liquid handling systems and high throughput applications
Stringent Quality Control:
- Every 2D barcoded storage tube is scanned to guarantee readability.
- Each code is checked against a full database of all previously assigned 2D codes to ensure zero duplicates across the entire line of Matrix 2D barcoded storage tubes.
- Every storage tube is leak tested to ensure the integrity and security of samples.
Storage Tracking Solutions for any Laboratory:
- Tubes are available with a range of sealing options including solid and pre-slit Duraseals™ and Sepraseals to meet your individual storage requirements.
- Custom 2D coding options are available to meet your laboratory's individual database or tracking requirements.
- 2D storage tubes are compatible with Thermo Scientific freezer racks that allow optimal utilization of storage space.
Recommended for:
Individual sample retrieval; Instant sample identification; Secure identification of archived samples; Secure shipping of samples; Storage of samples; Tracking of samples.
Specifications
Specifications
| Product Type | Storage Tube (Open Top) |
| Capacity (Metric) | 0.5 mL |
| Bottom Shape | Conical |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Packaging | 10 Latch Racks of 96 Tubes |
| Well Shape | V-bottom |
| Barcode | 2D BarCoded |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Capacity (English) | 0.0169 fl oz. |
| Fit for Purpose | Sterile and PCR Ready |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the Thermo Scientific 2D barcoded storage tubes can be stored in standard cryoboxes. However, we do not carry 2D barcode readers capable of reading a full box of 2D barcodes in this storage format.
The 2D barcode laser etching software includes algorithms that prevent the barcode generator from ever counting backwards, subsequently preventing the re-etching of any previously generated barcode. To verify the above procedure, several quality control checks are performed on the 2D barcodes including:
- Checking for light transmission through the barcode as light transmission will reduce readability
- Inspecting the barcode under magnification
- Reading the barcode on a full rack 2D barcode reader
- Checking the barcode against a database of previously etched 2D barcodes
As the above quality control steps are completed, defective storage tubes are discarded, replaced, and re-checked, ensuring that the 2D barcodes are 100% readable and have not been previously used. This quality control process is the reason why we cannot guarantee sequential 2D barcode printing within a single rack of 2D barcoded products.
The Thermo Scientific 2D barcoded storage tubes have been subjected in-house to consecutive liquid nitrogen freeze-thaws followed by submersion in boiling water. These tests did not cause any damage to the 2D barcode.
The 2D barcodes are made of the same material as the storage tubes and are resistant to standard lab chemicals.
The 2D barcode has a built-in ECC200 error barcode correction, which ensures that a damaged barcode is still readable as long as less than 25% of the barcode is missing.
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