Get rid of PCR contamination

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Company:

Esco

Product Name:

PCR Cabinet

Catalog Number:

PCR 3A

Contamination in PCR is omnipresent. It consumes a lot of  time and money to figure out contamination sources and how to get rid of them! Use of this PCR hood from Esco helps avoid contamination by providing a safe environment to set up the PCR. It has a positive air flow and a HEPA filter the keeps the environment sterile from common contaminants found in the air and surroundings. The build is very strong and this lasts longer than other PCR hoods in the market. It also has a 15 minute automatic UV timer that make sure the hood gets sterilized after every PCR set up.  

This PCR cabinet works like a champ and is the best way to do PCR prep in a contamination free environment.  It has significantly reduced my contamination rate while setting up the PCR.  This would be a wise investment to make considering the time and money saved.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Perform PCR prep

Starting Material

PCR ingredients

Protocol Overview

Has monitoring system that ensures the flow is correct and filters in use, automatic UV timer after use is cool.

Tips

Place a little away form the AC vent

Results Summary

Excellent hood, well built using strong material. Worth the extra few hundred dollars as it would last longer.

Features Summary

Automatic 15 minute UV timer

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Strong build, good quality and performance.

The Bad

A little pricey

The Bottom Line

Best way to get rid of contamination while PCR is set up. Saves money, resources, and time!

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