— Ryla Cantergiani 2020/04/23 23:55

PCR strips are made for use in the PCR machine (thermocycler). They come in strips of 8, with separate cap strips. They are used for running boils and PCRs during the PCR protocol.

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Location: Drawer 37

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Notes and Warning: The strips have numbers printed onto them, but they are very faint. It is best if you write numbers on your strips in a DARK sharpie to prevent any confusion with your tubes.

Equipment maintenance: please indicate if the equipment requires any special maintenance.

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