Life Science News and Press Releases

Stackable Chest Freezer Racks Improve Sample Storage

Micronic

07/03/2014

Micronic has added a Modular Vertical Freezer Rack to its extensive range of sample storage accessories for biobanking.The Modular Freezer Rack provides a flexible and low cost solution for organising sample storage in a chest freezer. The lightweight modular storage system fits into all chest freezers and is fully compatible with all ANSI / SLAS standard footprint storage racks.To set up the easy-to-use modular system simply click individual rack holders (height: 68mm)...

Short Term Storage of Blood or Urine Samples

Micronic

05/02/2014

Micronic has introduced a unique post-analytical capping solution for sample collection tubes containing blood or urine that require secure storage for several days in case additional tests need to be done.Blood and urine analysis are two of the most important diagnostic tools available to clinicians testing for evidence of infection, disease or abnormalities. Typically blood and urine is collected in vacuum tubes before being sent to a hospital laboratory for...

Rapid Scanning of Barcoded Tubes Containing Frozen Samples

Micronic

13/12/2013

Micronic, specialists in traceable sample storage solutions, has announced a further addition to its popular ‘blue-white’ Tracxer Code Reader line. The Tracxer Code Reader RD235 CRYO offers a high-end solution for scanning whole racks with 2D Data-Matrix or TraXis coded tubes. Featuring a CCD image sensor the new reader provides unmatched high resolution image quality, ensuring the highest accuracy 2D code reading. The Tracxer Code Reader RD235 CRYO...

Low Profile Screw Caps Save Storage Space

Micronic

01/11/2013

Designed in conjunction with the Hannover Unified Biobank - Micronic has introduced a new range of Low Profile Screw Caps that are compatible with their entire range of 96-well format Screw Cap storage tubes (0.50ml, 0.75ml, 1.10ml, 1.40ml and 2.00ml).Micronic Low Profile Screw Caps are ideal for biobanks and other laboratory facilities that need a space saving solution for their long-term sample storage at low temperatures. Since the tube height with Low Profile Screw...

2D Code Reader Offers Unmatched Data Integrity

Micronic

13/08/2013

Micronic has announced the launch of the new Tracxer Code Reader TS201 - an attractively designed product for reading the 2D Data-Matrix codes of single 24-, 48- and 96-well format sample storage tubes.Incorporating proprietary 'keyboard wedge' functionality the Tracxer Code Reader TS201 is able to automatically scan and decode any 2D Data-Matrix code making this code reader adaptable to almost any application. Using the keyboard wedge high-end decoding engine...

2D Coded Biotech Sample Storage

Micronic

22/03/2013

Micronic Starterpacks contain everything you need to start using 2D coded sample storage tubes, enabling laboratory workers to ensure a secure sample logistics system and eliminate the costly possibility of false sample identities.Available with a choice of either screw cap or TPE cap tube closure - the new Micronic Starterpacks are ideal for smaller biobanks, biorepositories or biotech companies that would like to start using 2D coded tubes for their sample storage. Since...

Higher Volume 96-format Sample Storage Tubes

Micronic

05/12/2012

Micronic has launched a new 2.00ml storage tube that uniquely combines higher sample storage capacity and absolute sample traceability in an industry-standard 96-tube rack format.For organizations in the life sciences industry, such as biobanks or biotechnology and pharmaceutical research companies - assured high integrity storage and ease of handling of each sample is critical. Drawing upon over 25 years experience of supplying sample storage and management solutions to...

Laser etched alphanumeric coded tubes

Micronic

31/10/2012

Micronic has introduced a range of laser etched alphanumeric coded sample storage tubes (0.5ml, 0.75ml, 1.1ml and 1.4ml).The new tubes have a flat polypropylene bottom on which the alphanumeric code is encrypted with a laser. Uniquely manufactured from a single component - the code of Micronic laser encrypted alphanumeric codes cannot fade or peel off even when subjected to repeated handling, exposure to different solvents or multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Because code...