Good Centrifuge

Medical College of Wisconsin
Microbiology
Research Technologist

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Performance

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Company:

Thermo Scientific Fisher

Product Name:

Sorvall Legend RT Plus

Catalog Number:

75004373

We use our centrifuge all the time for immunology and virology related assays.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Immunology & Virology

Starting Material

Various mouse cells and DNA for electrophoresis

Protocol Overview

We use this for everything. From in vivo mouse experiments to making single cell suspensions from mouse organs or for spinning down PCR samples in 96 well plates or flow cytometry staining.

Tips

Clean often otherwise it begins to smell

Results Summary

Great centrifuge. Capable of handling 50mL tubes to 96 well plates, and can be temperature controlled. We use our centrifuge all the time and have had it for many years and have never had any problems. Can have 4 settings saved for common protocols that are used daily.

Features Summary

Excellent multipurpose centrifuge

Additional Notes

None

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Summary

The Good

Versatile, easy

The Bad

Takes time for the centrifuge to cool down so plan accordingly.

The Bottom Line

Would highly recommend this centrifuge.

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