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<h2>What Are Zymo Research Buffers?</h2>
Zymo Research buffers are formulation-specific reagents used at defined steps &mdash; lysis, binding, wash, and elution &mdash; in Zymo-Spin column-based purification protocols for DNA, RNA, and bisulfite-converted DNA. Each buffer is optimized for a specific kit family: DNA Wash Buffer concentrate (requires ethanol addition before use) removes salts and contaminants before elution from Zymo-Spin silica columns; DNA Elution Buffer (10 mM Tris, pH 8.5, 0.1 mM EDTA) releases purified DNA from the matrix; RNA Wash Buffer supports RNA extraction kits including Quick-RNA and Direct-zol lines; M-Elution Buffer is designed for eluting bisulfite-converted DNA in EZ DNA Methylation kits. Researchers typically order these separately when a single buffer component runs out before the rest of the kit, or when scaling up a protocol beyond the volume included.
TL;DR: Order Zymo buffers individually to replenish a specific step in your existing Zymo workflow without replacing the full kit.
<h2>How to Choose Zymo Research Buffers</h2>
<h3>Match the buffer to your kit family</h3>
Every Zymo buffer is paired to a specific kit line. DNA Wash Buffer and DNA/RNA Wash Buffer concentrate are used in DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator, Quick-DNA, and Zymoclean Gel DNA Recovery kits. RNA Wash Buffer pairs with Quick-RNA kits. ZymoBIOMICS DNA Wash Buffer 1 and Wash Buffer 2 are specific to the ZymoBIOMICS microbiomics line. Substituting a buffer from a different kit family can compromise yield or purity.
<h3>Confirm ethanol addition requirements before use</h3>
Several Zymo wash buffer concentrates require addition of 96-100% ethanol to the bottle before first use &mdash; the label states the exact volume. DNA Wash Buffer concentrate, DNA/RNA Wash Buffer concentrate, and Urine DNA Wash Buffer concentrate all require this step. Pre-made (non-concentrate) versions such as RNA Wash Buffer are supplied ready to use.
<h3>Select the right volume for your throughput</h3>
Zymo buffers are available in sizes from 6 ml (single-experiment replenishment) up to 500 ml (Buffer P1 Red, for high-volume plasmid prep labs). For labs processing more than 50 samples per week, ordering the largest available size reduces per-sample cost and the frequency of reordering.
<h3>Choose elution buffer chemistry based on downstream application</h3>
DNA Elution Buffer (10 mM Tris pH 8.5, 0.1 mM EDTA) is the standard for most PCR and sequencing applications. For applications sensitive to EDTA &mdash; such as some restriction enzyme digests or direct use with divalent cation-dependent enzymes &mdash; eluting in molecular-grade water or a Tris-only buffer is preferable. M-Elution Buffer is specifically formulated for bisulfite-converted DNA and should not be substituted with standard elution buffer in methylation workflows.
<h3>Verify research-use-only status</h3>
All Zymo Research buffers sold through MBP are for research use only (RUO). They are not cleared for in vitro diagnostic use. For clinical or diagnostic laboratory applications, confirm regulatory status with your institutional compliance officer before use.
<h2>Compare Zymo Buffer Types</h2>
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<th>Buffer Type</th>
<th>Primary Application</th>
<th>Kit Family</th>
<th>Format Available</th>
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<td>DNA Wash Buffer (concentrate)</td>
<td>Salt removal before DNA elution</td>
<td>DNA Clean &amp; Concentrator, Quick-DNA</td>
<td>6 ml &ndash; 200 ml</td>
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<td>DNA/RNA Wash Buffer (concentrate)</td>
<td>Salt removal for dual DNA/RNA preps</td>
<td>Quick-DNA/RNA kits</td>
<td>6 ml &ndash; 200 ml</td>
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<td>DNA Elution Buffer (10 mM Tris pH 8.5, 0.1 mM EDTA)</td>
<td>DNA release from silica column</td>
<td>All Zymo DNA purification</td>
<td>16 ml &ndash; available sizes vary</td>
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<td>RNA Wash Buffer</td>
<td>RNA purification wash step</td>
<td>Quick-RNA kits</td>
<td>Ready-to-use</td>
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<td>M-Elution Buffer</td>
<td>Elution of bisulfite-converted DNA</td>
<td>EZ DNA Methylation kit families</td>
<td>Small volume</td>
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<td>ZymoBIOMICS DNA Wash Buffer 2</td>
<td>Metagenomic/microbiomic DNA cleanup</td>
<td>ZymoBIOMICS DNA kits</td>
<td>Sold separately</td>
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<td>Buffer P1 Red</td>
<td>Alkaline lysis resuspension (plasmid prep)</td>
<td>Zyppy Plasmid Miniprep</td>
<td>10 ml &ndash; 500 ml</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
Zymo wash buffer concentrates are supplied at a defined fold-concentration (commonly 4x or 6x) and require ethanol addition to reach working strength &mdash; the exact ratio is printed on the bottle and in the kit protocol. Elution buffer volumes for Zymo-Spin columns typically range from 6 to 100 &micro;l per elution; larger elution volumes improve total yield at the cost of DNA concentration. For DNA elution from Zymo-Spin columns, the protocol recommends a minimum 1-minute contact time between elution buffer and the silica matrix to maximize recovery of fragments 10 kb and above. As of 2025, Zymo Research tests all buffer lots for performance consistency, with integrity guaranteed for up to one year from purchase date.
Browse the full <a href="https://www.notion.so/reagents">Zymo Research reagents collection at MBP</a> for kits and columns that use these buffers, or visit our <a href="https://www.notion.so/reagents/buffers">reagent buffers category</a> for non-Zymo buffer options including ABM and other brands. For volume orders or purchase orders, use the <a href="https://www.notion.so/quickorder">Quick Order</a> tool or <a href="https://www.notion.so/contact-us">contact us</a> directly &mdash; MBP is a registered vendor for institutional procurement systems.
Last updated: June 2025
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Zymo Buffers

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Quick-cfRNA™ Digestion Buffer (50 ml)

Quick-cfRNA™ Digestion Buffer R1059-3-50 by Zymo Research — 50 ml, room-temperature stable — digests proteins prior to cell-free RNA isolation from serum and plasma. Use 200 µL per 200 µL sample with Proteinase K (37°C, 2 hours); Streck Blood Tube samples require an additional 55°C pre-digestion step. Available from MBP via <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">Quick Order</a> or <a href="mailto:customerservice@mbpinc.net">customerservice@mbpinc.net</a>.

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<h2>What are Cell-Free RNA Extraction Kits?</h2>
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Cell-free RNA (cfRNA) extraction kits isolate circulating RNA molecules - microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, exosomal RNA, and mRNA fragments - from blood plasma, serum, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and saliva, where endogenous RNA concentrations range from 1-100 ng/ml. Unlike standard total RNA kits designed for cell lysates containing micrograms of intracellular RNA per sample, cell-free RNA kits are built for the low-abundance, fragmented, and often vesicle-packaged RNA species present in acellular body fluids. They incorporate carrier RNA to prevent adsorption loss, handle input volumes of 200 ul to 5 mL, and use binding chemistries optimized for small RNAs &lt;200 nt. Use a cell-free RNA kit - not a standard total RNA or viral RNA kit - whenever your input is plasma, serum, urine, or another cell-depleted biofluid and your target is circulating miRNA, cfRNA, or exosomal RNA.
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<li data-section-id="dahqiz" data-start="106" data-end="181">Efficient recovery of low-abundance cell-free RNA from biological fluids.</li>
<li data-section-id="85g4hb" data-start="182" data-end="245">Zymo-Spin&trade; spin-column technology for reliable RNA isolation.</li>
<li data-section-id="exy4np" data-start="246" data-end="296">Streamlined workflow for fast sample processing.</li>
<li data-section-id="mtq4uw" data-start="297" data-end="369" data-is-last-node="">Purified cfRNA suitable for downstream molecular biology applications.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose a Cell-Free RNA Extraction Kit</h2>
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Input Volume and Throughput
Standard cell-free RNA kits accept 200 &mu;L-1 mL of plasma or serum per extraction; this input volume is appropriate for RT-qPCR quantification of abundant miRNA species and exosomal RNA panels. For discovery-phase cfRNA-seq, where rare transcripts are targets, use high-volume extraction formats to increase RNA mass from low-abundance circulating species.
Small RNA Enrichment
Circulating miRNAs are the most studied cfRNA analytes; kits that enrich for RNA &lt;200 nt deliver higher sensitivity for miRNA panels than kits recovering large and small RNAs together.&nbsp;
Carrier RNA and Spike-In Controls
Every cell-free RNA extraction should include both a carrier RNA (added to the lysis buffer to improve recovery) and an exogenous spike-in control RNA - typically Caenorhabditis elegans miR-39 (cel-miR-39) at 1.6 &times; 10^8 copies per extraction - added at the lysis step. Spike-ins normalize inter-sample variation in extraction efficiency and enable detection of failed extractions. Confirm whether carrier RNA is supplied in the kit or purchased separately.
Magnetic Bead vs. Spin-Column Format
Spin-column cfRNA kits (Zymo Quick-RNA Serum &amp; Plasma) are the standard for 1-24 samples per session and require only a microcentrifuge. Magnetic bead formats are preferred for higher-volume inputs and automation, and demonstrate superior recovery of fragmented low-abundance RNA from dilute matrices in published comparative studies.
Phenol-Free vs. Phenol-Containing Lysis
Most current cell-free RNA kits use guanidinium-based, phenol-free lysis buffers, avoiding the hazardous handling requirements of phenol-containing reagents. Phenol-chloroform-based extraction of cfRNA is used in research settings for the highest yield but introduces extraction bias for certain miRNA species and requires additional purification steps; column-based phenol-free kits are preferred for clinical and high-throughput biomarker applications.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Performance benchmarks for cell-free RNA extraction: recovery of cel-miR-39 spike-in within 2 Ct of the expected value, A260/A280 &gt;= 1.7 (lower values are acceptable for extremely dilute cfRNA samples), and consistent inter-sample Ct variation &lt;1.5 Ct for reference miRNAs across a batch. Circulating miRNA biomarkers -- including miR-21, miR-155, miR-210, miR-126, and miR-200 family members - are under clinical evaluation as non-invasive cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological disease biomarkers, with studies published by groups at institutions including MD Anderson Cancer Center and Vanderbilt University. Pre-analytical variables -- plasma preparation method, freeze-thaw cycles, hemolysis - are major sources of inter-study variability in cfRNA data; standardized two-spin plasma preparation protocols are recommended before extraction.
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For ordering assistance, bulk pricing, or protocol guidance on selecting the right kit for your sample type, <a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">contact the MBP team</a>.&nbsp;

Cell-free RNA

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Quick-cfRNA™ Serum and Plasma (50 Preps.)

Quick-cfRNA™ Serum and Plasma Kit (R1059) by Zymo Research isolates cell-free RNA (≥17 nt, including microRNA) from up to 3 mL of plasma, serum, CSF, amniotic fluid, or urine in a spin-column workflow with 6–15 µl concentrated elution. No phenol-chloroform required. 50-prep format for liquid biopsy and cfRNA biomarker research.

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Chemicals

<h2>What is Chemicals as a reagent category?</h2>
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Chemicals covers the broad range of chemical and biochemical reagents used across molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and general laboratory work: biochemically relevant compounds like vitamins, buffer salts, amino acids, and enzyme substrates; general laboratory chemicals including solvents, acids, bases, and inorganic salts; and research-grade specialty chemicals for specific applications. Unlike application-specific categories such as Epigenetics or Electrophoresis, which organize reagents by research workflow, Chemicals organizes by the nature of the material itself.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you'll Discover:</h2>
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/chemicals/biochemical-reagents" title="Biochemical Reagents:">Biochemical Reagents:</a> High-quality metabolic inducers such as IPTG (G116), L-Arabinose (A2001-ZYM), and Cumate (CH065), along with essential buffers and enzyme stabilizers like TRIS (CH059), DTT (G025), and PMSF (G034).
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/chemicals/inorganic-reagents-and-compounds" title="Inorganic Reagents &amp; Compounds:">Inorganic Reagents &amp; Compounds:</a> Ultra-pure essential chemical substances like Sodium Azide (CH052) designed for accurate laboratory buffer enhancement and sample conservation methodologies.
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/chemicals/detergents-and-surfactants" title="Detergents &amp; Surfactants:">Detergents &amp; Surfactants:</a> Enhanced cell lysis and denaturing agents featuring 20% SDS (CH100) and concentrated 10X Tris-Glycine-SDS Buffer (CH125) for protein electrophoresis setup.
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<h2>How to navigate Chemicals</h2>
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Start with Biochemical Reagents for biologically relevant compounds
Biochemical Reagents covers the subset of the catalog most relevant to molecular and cell biology workflows: vitamins and cofactors, buffer salts and ready-to-use buffer solutions, amino acids, and other compounds with specific roles in biological systems.
Check purity grade requirements before ordering a research chemical
Research-grade chemicals vary in purity from technical grade to ACS-certified, HPLC-grade, and molecular biology grade, with the appropriate grade depending on how the chemical is used; cell culture and enzymatic applications generally require higher purity than non-biological analytical or general lab use.
Confirm whether your chemical needs are better served by a specialty category
Some research chemicals belong more naturally in application-specific sections of the catalog, such as chromatin immunoprecipitation buffers in Epigenetics or gel running buffers in Electrophoresis, while general-purpose chemicals and biochemical reagents not tied to a single workflow type belong in this Chemicals branch.
Consider bulk ordering for high-consumption research chemicals
Common research chemicals like buffer salts, solvents, and vitamins are used in large quantities by active research labs, and bulk pricing can represent meaningful savings on frequently replenished reagents.
Look for certificates of analysis when accuracy matters for your application
Quantitative applications, including analytical standards, enzyme kinetics studies, and defined cell culture supplementation, require chemicals with documented lot-specific purity and concentration, typically confirmed by certificate of analysis provided with each lot.
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<h2>Specifications context</h2>
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Research-grade purity designations for laboratory chemicals follow widely adopted convention systems including ACS grade (meets American Chemical Society purity specifications), HPLC grade (verified purity for chromatographic applications), and molecular biology grade (certified free from nuclease, protease, and other activities that would interfere with molecular biology applications). As of 2026, pre-made, ready-to-use solutions for common biochemical reagents like PBS, HEPES buffer, and Tris-HCl continue to see growing adoption over powder or concentrated formats in labs prioritizing convenience and reproducibility over reagent cost per use.
<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Reach out to the friendly team at MBP</a> now to get a quote for your particular research needs.

QuickSilver™ Powdered Buffer Packs-QuickSilver Instruction Insert

QuickSilver™ Powdered Buffer Packs-QuickSilver Brochure

QuickSilver TAE Buffer Powder, 100 pouches

QuickSilver Tris-Glycine-SDS Buffer Powder, 50 pouches

QuickSilver PBS Buffer Powder, 100 pouches

QuickSilver PBS-T Buffer Powder, 100 pouches

QuickSilver TBS Buffer Powder, 100 pouches

QuickSilver TBS-T Buffer Powder, 100 pouches

QuickSilver Buffer Powders

QuickSilver™ Powdered Buffer Packs

QuickSilver&trade; Powdered Buffer Packs by Accuris Instruments are pre-measured single-use powder pouches that dissolve in 1 liter of water to produce fresh, pH-correct, nuclease- and protease-free 1X laboratory buffer instantly — no weighing, no stock dilution, no pH adjustment. Available in six variants: TAE (EB1000), TBE (EB1100), PBS (EB1200), TBS (EB1201), TBST (EB1202), and TE (EB1203).

PCR Tubes

<h2 data-path-to-node="1"> What Are PCR Tube Racks?</h2>
 PCR tube racks are polypropylene holders that maintain 0.2 mL PCR tubes and strip tubes in a stable 8&times;12 (96-position) upright array during reaction setup, pre-PCR storage, and post-amplification handling. They stabilise tubes during multichannel pipetting, prevent tip deflection when dispensing with an 8-channel pipette, and serve as organisational tools for pre- and post-PCR sample management. Most racks accept both individual 0.2 mL tubes and 8-strip or 12-strip tubes in the same 96-well footprint.&nbsp;
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<h2 data-path-to-node="2">What you will find:</h2>
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96-well PCR tube racks for standard tube organization
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Color-coded PCR tube racks for sample tracking
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Stackable PCR tube racks for space-saving storage
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Autoclavable polypropylene tube racks for sterile workflows
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Racks for 0.2 mL PCR tubes and strip tubes
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Freezer-safe PCR tube storage racks for long-term use
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Ice-compatible PCR tube racks for cold-chain handling
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Multi-format tube racks for mixed sample workflows
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<h2 data-path-to-node="1"> How to Choose PCR Tube Racks</h2>
 Well Diameter and Tube Compatibility Standard 96-well PCR racks have a 5.2 mm well diameter, compatible with most 0.2 mL thin-wall PCR tubes from Globe Scientific, Nest Scientific, Axygen/Corning, Eppendorf, and equivalent brands. Confirm the collar diameter of your specific tube brand before ordering if using non-standard tube geometry. Lid: Hinged Flat vs Translucent Cover vs No Lid Hinged flat lids lie flush when open for unobstructed pipette access; the lid can be closed to protect tubes during incubation or transport. Translucent polycarbonate lids allow visual sample inspection without lid removal &mdash; useful for barcode readers that scan through the cover. Lidless racks are the simplest format for bench use, where brief sample exposure is acceptable. Colour Coding Racks are available in single colours (blue, green, pink, yellow, orange) and assorted multi-colour packs. Colour-coded racks help segregate pre-PCR and post-PCR samples, reducing cross-contamination risk in labs without fully separated pre/post-PCR workspaces. Autoclavability Polypropylene PCR tube racks are autoclavable at 121&deg;C (250&deg;F) for sterilisation between use cycles. Polycarbonate lids withstand repeated autoclave cycles at standard sterilisation conditions. SBS Footprint for Automation Select PCR strip racks with an SBS/SLAS-compliant footprint (127.76 &times; 85.47 mm) to enable use with robotic liquid handlers and automated workstations when processing strip tubes on automation platforms. 
<h2 data-path-to-node="1"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Standard 96-well PCR tube racks measure approximately 130 &times; 98 &times; 33 mm (L &times; W &times; H) with 5.2 mm well diameter and 9 mm well spacing. Polypropylene construction is chemical-resistant and autoclavable at 121&deg;C. Alphanumeric embossed grid (A&ndash;H rows, 1&ndash;12 columns) matches the labelling of PCR plates and plates for straightforward sample mapping. SP Bel-Art 96-well PCR racks and equivalent formats from Heathrow Scientific and Globe Scientific are widely distributed in North American research labs.&nbsp; 
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team now</a> to keep your samples in order so your workflow stays smooth from prep to analysis.

PCR Tube Racks

<h2 dir="ltr"> What Are 8-Strip PCR Tubes?</h2>
 8-strip PCR tubes are a connected row of eight individual thin-wall polypropylene tubes supplied as a single unit, designed for simultaneous processing of eight reactions per strip. The strip format accommodates multichannel pipettes at standard 9 mm well spacing, reducing setup time compared to handling individual tubes one at a time. Available in 0.2 mL for standard thermal cycler blocks and 0.1 mL for fast-block or low-profile instruments. Caps are available attached (dome or flat) or as separate cap strips for labs that prefer independent tube and cap management. 8-strip tubes are the most efficient manual format for 8- or 16-sample PCR batches &mdash; choose 0.2 mL for standard blocks, 0.1 mL for fast-block cyclers.
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<h2>What you will find: <a href="https://mbpinc.net/8-strip-pcr-tubes" title="8-strip PCR Tubes"></a></h2>
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0.2 mL 8-strip PCR tubes for standard thermal cyclers
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Clear 8-strip tubes for general PCR applications
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White 8-strip PCR tubes for improved qPCR signal detection
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Optically clear strip caps for real-time PCR assays
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Flat cap 8-strip tubes for tight sealing performance
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Attached cap strip tubes for faster workflow setup
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DNase- and RNase-free PCR strip tubes for clean reactions
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Thin-wall 8-strip tubes for fast and even heat transfer
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Compatible strip formats for most PCR and qPCR instruments
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose 8-Strip PCR Tubes</h2>
 Volume: 0.2 mL vs 0.1 mL Standard 0.2 mL strips fit conventional tall-block cyclers, including Bio-Rad T100, Eppendorf Mastercycler, and Applied Biosystems Veriti. Low-profile 0.1 mL strips are required for fast-block instruments such as the Applied Biosystems StepOnePlus, Bio-Rad CFX96 Fast, and Roche LightCycler 480, where the shallower well reduces thermal equilibration time and supports faster cycling protocols. Cap Style: Dome vs Flat, Optical vs Separate Cap Strip Attached dome caps are the standard choice for endpoint PCR, where no fluorescence is read through the cap lid. Flat optically clear attached caps &mdash; or separately purchased optical cap strips &mdash; are required for real-time qPCR when detection occurs through the top of the tube; dome caps attenuate fluorescence and compromise Ct consistency. Separate cap strips offer flexibility to mix dome and flat caps on the same strip. Attached vs Separate Caps Attached caps prevent cap mix-ups and reduce handling steps in high-throughput setups. Separate cap strips (tube strip + cap strip sold together in the same bag) allow independent tube loading and cap seating &mdash; preferred when using automated liquid handlers or when labelling the cap exterior is important. Colour Options Clear strips are standard; assorted colour packs (clear, red, yellow, blue, green) allow colour-coded sample tracking. White polypropylene strips increase qPCR fluorescence signal in bottom-read optical configurations by reflecting emission back through the detector. Strip Rigidity Split-apart strips (perforated between tubes) allow individual tubes to be broken off from the strip &mdash; useful when fewer than 8 reactions are needed and waste reduction matters. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 8-strip tube walls are typically 0.25&ndash;0.35 mm thick virgin polypropylene free of additives, antistatic agents, and dyes. Certified DNase-free, RNase-free, human DNA-free, and PCR inhibitor-free per independent lot testing. Standard packs contain 120 strips (960 reactions) for 0.2 mL format; 0.1 mL packs are often 120 strips as well. As of 2026, Axygen (Corning) PCR-0208-C and equivalent Globe Scientific formats are widely distributed through North American channels.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the MBP team</a> now if your workflow depends on speed and accuracy; this format keeps everything simple without losing control over your reactions.

8 Strip PCR Tubes

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QuickSnap 8-Strip Tubes, with Attached Caps

PCR-QS-02D by Globe Scientific is a 0.2 mL QuickSnap™ 8-strip tube set with individually-attached dome caps and breakable inter-tube links for partial-strip flexibility. Ultra-thin 0.2 mm walls, 45°-angled caps for SBS-rack clearance, and DNase/RNase/human-DNA/PCR-inhibitor-free certification make these strips suitable for standard PCR and high-throughput workflows. Available from MBP with fast shipping across the USA and Canada.

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QuickSnap 0.2mL 8-Strip Tubes, with Individually-Attached Dome Caps, Clear, CS/1200

QuickSnap 0.2mL 8-Strip Tubes, with Individually-Attached Dome Caps, Assorted Colors (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow and Violet), CS/1200

QuickSnap 0.2mL 8-Strip Tubes, with Individually-Attached Flat Caps, Clear, CS/1200

QuickSnap 0.1mL 8-Strip Tubes, with Individually-Attached Flat Caps, Clear, CS/1200

RAD Buffer (RNA Agarose Dissolving Buffer) (50 ml)

R1011-1-50 by Zymo Research is a 50 mL RAD Buffer (RNA Agarose Dissolving Buffer) that simultaneously dissolves agarose gel slices and binds RNA for use with the Zymoclean Gel RNA Recovery Kit, enabling purification of RNA fragments ≥200 nt from TAE, TBE, MOPS, and formaldehyde-denaturing agarose gels.

RBC Lysis Buffer

RBC Lysis Buffer by Zymo Research selectively lyses red blood cells from anticoagulated whole blood to enrich the leukocyte fraction for RNA extraction — used as the upstream sample preparation step in the Quick-RNA Whole Blood kit workflow. Available in 50 mL and 100 mL formats.

RBC Lysis Buffer (100 ml)

RBC Lysis Buffer (50 ml)

Benchtop Recappers

<h2>What Are Benchtop Recappers?</h2>
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Benchtop recappers are compact, motor-driven instruments that automate the opening and sealing of screw-cap or push-cap sample storage tubes in standard rack formats (24-, 48-, and 96-position). They are used in biobanks, clinical sample management laboratories, genomics core facilities, and other environments where large numbers of cryogenic or ambient-storage tubes require repeated capping and decapping. Manual recapping at scale is a leading contributor to repetitive strain injury (RSI) in high-throughput sample preparation workflows.
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<h2>What you will find:</h2>
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<li>RFID-enabled racks for reliable sample tracking</li>
<li>SBS-format compatibility for standardized laboratory workflows</li>
<li>Automated capper and decapper functionality for improved efficiency</li>
<li>Secure and consistent tube sealing with CT&trade; caps</li>
<li>Compact benchtop designs that maximize laboratory space</li>
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<h2>How to Choose a Benchtop Recapper</h2>
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Throughput Format (24 / 48 / 96)
Select the rack format that matches your primary tube storage system. A 96-position automated device can process a full rack in under 60 seconds, while a semi-automated 8-channel row decapper can complete a single row in under 5 seconds, making it suitable for moderate-throughput laboratories without full-rack automation requirements.
Cap Type Compatibility
Confirm whether your tubes use screw caps or push caps, as each requires a different capping mechanism. Screw-cap recappers apply a preset torque value, typically between 1 and 5 N&middot;cm, and automatically stop when the proper seal is achieved. Push-cap systems rely on controlled vertical force. Multi-format adapters can support several tube brands within a single instrument.
Standalone vs. Integrated Systems
Standalone benchtop recappers are suitable for laboratories without dedicated automation infrastructure, while integrated models connect with Hamilton, Tecan, or Beckman Coulter workstations through SBS-format racks and software interfaces. Laboratories requiring LIMS connectivity and sample traceability should consider systems with built-in 1D and 2D barcode scanning capabilities.
Tube Diameter Range
Most automated recappers support standard collection tubes ranging from 13 to 16 mm in diameter and 75 to 115 mm in height. Verify compatibility with your cryovials or specialty microtubes before purchasing, particularly when using proprietary storage systems.
Maintenance Requirements
Pneumatics-free designs eliminate the need for compressed-air infrastructure and generally reduce maintenance demands. Pneumatic systems may offer high performance but require periodic servicing and access to a laboratory air supply.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Rack format (24, 48, or 96 tubes) establishes the maximum throughput of a benchtop recapper. Torque settings must be compatible with the selected tube and cap combination, since excessive torque can crack caps while insufficient torque can lead to evaporation or contamination. SBS-format compliance ensures interoperability with industry-standard racks and automated workflows. As of 2026, many benchtop recappers incorporate IoT-enabled monitoring, barcode integration, and LIMS connectivity to improve sample traceability and reduce manual documentation requirements in high-throughput laboratories.
<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the expert team at Molecular Biology Products Inc. (MBP)</a> today to find the right benchtop recapper for your laboratory workflow.

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RFID Label for CapTrack models CT-1 and CT-2

The CTRFID by Globe Scientific is a pack of 10 RFID disks that enable rack-level specimen tracking and recall within the CapTrack™ Specimen Management System (CT-1 and CT-2). Compatible with most standard laboratory tube racks.

<h2 dir="ltr">What Are Lentiviral Control &amp; Reporter Constructs?</h2>
 Rigorous experimental design requires matched controls that enter the same delivery workflow as the test construct. Lentiviral control and reporter constructs use the same vector backbones, promoters, and packaging systems as experimental vectors &mdash; ensuring observed differences between treated and control cells reflect genuine biological effects rather than artefacts of the delivery process.
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<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://mbpinc.net/reagents/dna/cloning-services-products/lentivirus/over-expression/control/reporter/luciferase-reporter">Luciferase Reporters: </a>for reliable assay validation using selective promoter-specific vectors, fluorescent reporters, dual-reporter systems, and background control</li>
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<li data-section-id="19809zr" data-start="255" data-end="399">Blank Control Vectors &amp; Viruses: Empty lentiviral backbones for negative controls, promoter evaluation, and custom construct development.</li>
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<li data-section-id="1j5a9h3" data-start="571" data-end="736">Selectable Marker Controls: Control constructs with puromycin, neomycin, hygromycin, and blasticidin resistance markers for selection and workflow validation.</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Control &amp; Reporter Constructs</h2>
 Control Type Needed Empty vector controls carry only the selection marker (puromycin, blasticidin, or hygromycin resistance) without a gene of interest, providing the baseline reference for overexpression or knockdown experiments. Fluorescent Reporter Channel GFP and RFP lentiviral reporters allow real-time monitoring of transduction efficiency by flow cytometry or fluorescence microscopy, matching the experimental construct's promoter for an accurate expected-expression reference. Luciferase Reporter Pairing Firefly luciferase (P. pyralis) and Renilla luciferase (R. reniformis) are the two most commonly paired reporters; because they use different substrates (D-luciferin and coelenterazine, respectively), both signals can be measured sequentially from the same sample. Promoter-less Baseline A promoter-less dual luciferase control vector provides a no-promoter baseline against which promoter-driven reporter constructs are normalised &mdash; useful for establishing background signal levels. Vector Backbone Matching Using a matched vector backbone ensures observed differences between experimental and control cells are due to the transgene, not differences in vector, promoter strength, integration preference, or selection marker. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 Because lentiviral integration is heritable, transduced cells maintain stable reporter gene expression across cell divisions &mdash; stable luciferase or GFP reporter cell lines generated this way are widely used in drug screening, pathway activation assays, and long-term in vivo imaging. Through ABM, MBP can supply promoter-reporter lentiviral constructs covering human and mouse promoters, driving firefly luciferase or GFP expression, as plasmid DNA or pre-packaged particles. Both plasmid and pre-packaged formats are available for immediate dispatch, with institutional account pricing available for core facilities. Core facilities managing reporter constructs across multiple research groups often standardise on a small set of validated control vectors to simplify inventory and ensure consistency across projects.&nbsp; 
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Control/Reporter

Selection-Drug Killing Curve

Lentivector Packaging Protocol

Lentivirus Infection Protocol

Lentiviral Vector Amplification Protocol

AAV Infection Guideline

AAV Packaging Protocol

RFP Control Lentivirus (Neo)

LV058 by Applied Biological Materials is a pre-packaged RFP (mKate2, excitation 588 nm / emission 633 nm) + Neomycin-resistance lentiviral control virus. Supplied at 1×106 IU/mL as 4 × 500 µL. Matched irrelevant-gene control for G418-selectable lentiviral expression experiments. Ready to transduce. Store at −80°C; shipped on dry ice.

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RFP Control Lentivirus (Puro)

LV096 by Applied Biological Materials is a pre-packaged RFP + Puromycin-resistance lentiviral control virus. Supplied at 1×106 IU/mL as 4 × 500 µL. Matched irrelevant-gene control for Puromycin-selectable lentiviral expression experiments. Ready to transduce. Store at −80°C; shipped on dry ice.

<h2>What are RNA Cleanup Kits?</h2>
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RNA cleanup kits purify and concentrate pre-extracted or synthesized RNA by removing enzymes, buffer components, unincorporated NTPs, DNA contamination, organic solvents, and environmental inhibitors (humic acids, polyphenols) from RNA solutions using silica-membrane spin columns with a simple bind-wash-elute protocol in under 10 minutes. Cleanup kits are the mandatory intermediate step between primary RNA extraction or enzymatic RNA synthesis and sensitive downstream applications - including rRNA depletion, NGS library preparation, in vitro translation, and mRNA vaccine formulation - where residual enzymes or inhibitors would cause assay failure. Zymo RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator kits elute RNA in as little as 6 ul, concentrating inhibitor-free RNA from volumes up to 500 ul into a minimal volume suitable for low-input sequencing library preparation. Use an RNA cleanup kit after any enzymatic reaction that generates RNA (DNase I treatment, IVT, capping, polyadenylation) and after environmental RNA extraction when A260/A230 is below 1.5 - never skip this step and proceed directly to library preparation or rRNA depletion.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What you will find:</h2>
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RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator&trade; (RCC): Effective spin-column systems (5, 25, 100 preps) created to concentrate low RNA concentrations into ultra-pure volumes while eliminating dyes and inhibitors.
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ZR-96 RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator&trade;: 96-well plate formats that are scalable and tailored for high-throughput lab settings while maintaining genomic integrity.
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Magbead RNA Cleanup: Sophisticated magnetic bead technology designed for automated processes, guaranteeing reproducibility-verified outcomes and uniform recovery of total RNA.
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Small RNA Retrieval: Refined methods that enhance the preservation of microRNA and various small RNA types, crucial for precise isoform identification and bioinformatics evaluation.
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<h2>How to Choose an RNA Cleanup Kit</h2>
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Binding Capacity (Format Selection)
Match the kit format to your expected RNA input mass to avoid overloading: Zymo RCC-5 (&lt;=10 ug, elute &gt;=6 ul) for routine RT-qPCR and small-batch RNA-seq cleanup; RCC-25 (&lt;=50 ug, elute &gt;=25 ul) for standard IVT and RNA-seq preparations; RCC-100 (&lt;=100 ug, elute &gt;=30 ul) for large-scale IVT or mRNA synthesis; NEB Monarch 500 ug format for high-yield preparative IVT in mRNA vaccine development. Overloading reduces yield nonlinearly; test a small input aliquot first if the expected yield is uncertain.
DNase I-Included vs. DNase-Free Formats
Zymo RCC kits catalog numbers R1013 and R1014 include DNase I for gDNA removal during cleanup - combining the DNase treatment and concentration into a single column workflow. For RNA samples where gDNA contamination is confirmed (co-extracted total RNA, environmental RNA), use the DNase I-included format. For IVT RNA (no genomic DNA present) or post-DNase RNA that only needs cleanup, use the standard RCC format without DNase.
Size-Selective Recovery
Adjust ethanol ratio in the binding step for size-selective cleanup: total RNA (&gt;=17 nt) uses a high ethanol ratio; large RNA-only (&gt;200 nt) uses a lower ratio; small RNA (17-200 nt) is collected from the flow-through of the large RNA step and rebound on a second column at high ethanol. This two-step selection from one sample enables preparation of paired large RNA and small RNA fractions for simultaneous mRNA-seq and miRNA-seq library preparation without separate primary extraction.
Environmental RNA Inhibitor Removal
For soil or fecal RNA with A260/A230 below 1.5, RCC-5 cleanup consistently raises A260/A230 to &gt;1.8 by binding RNA and washing away humic acids, polyphenolics, and fulvic acids. Run the cleanup before proceeding to rRNA depletion - inhibitor-contaminated RNA causes inefficient depletion, wasting expensive reagents. Add an RNA quantification step (Qubit RNA HS Assay) before and after cleanup to confirm both recovery and inhibitor removal.
mRNA vs. Total RNA
For mRNA-specific applications (mRNA vaccine, mRNA for in vitro translation), cleanup removes abortive transcripts, DNA template, and IVT enzymes from the desired full-length mRNA. For total RNA from cells or tissue (containing rRNA, mRNA, tRNA, and small RNA), the cleanup removes extraction reagent contamination before rRNA depletion or library preparation.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Zymo RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator kits use a single-buffer system with Zymo-Spin IC column technology, recovering total RNA &gt;=17 nt, large RNA &gt;200 nt, or small RNA 17-200 nt by adjusting ethanol conditions. RNA is eluted in as little as 6 ul of RNase-free water, ready for RT-qPCR, RNA-seq, hybridization, and sequencing without further processing. The kits remove enzymes, NTPs, unincorporated nucleotides, humic acid, polyphenolics, dyes, salts, and organic solvents from RNA solutions. RNA cleanup is a standard workflow step in metatranscriptomics (before rRNA depletion from environmental RNA), mRNA vaccine development (IVT product cleanup before formulation), and RNA-seq library preparation (cleanup after DNase I treatment) at institutions including Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Vanderbilt University, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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RNA Cleanup Kits

DataSheet

RNA Clean & Concentrator™-100 (25 Preps.)

R1019 by Zymo Research is the RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator™-100 (25 preps), a large-format spin-column kit with 1 mg RNA binding capacity that recovers &gt;90% of total RNA ≥17 nt in 5 minutes, eluting in 100 µL with A260/A280 and A260/A230 &gt;1.8 — for NGS, RT-qPCR, and high-yield RNA preparations.

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RNA Clean & Concentrator™-25

R1017 by Zymo Research is the RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator™-25 (50 preps), a 5-minute spin-column kit that recovers &gt;90% of total RNA ≥17 nt from enzymatic reactions, DNase-treated samples, IVT products, and TRIzol extracts, with elution in as little as 25 µL for NGS, RT-qPCR, and microarray applications.

RNA Clean & Concentrator™-25 (50 Preps.)

RNA Clean & Concentrator™-25 (100 Preps.)

MSDS - R1013/R1014

R1013-MSDS - R1015/R1016

RNA Clean & Concentrator™-5

RNA Clean &amp; Concentrator-5 (R1013) by Zymo Research — 5-minute RNA cleanup and concentration with &ge;90% recovery, elution in as little as 6 µL, and on-column DNase I digestion included. Handles &ge;17 nt RNA; 50 preps per kit.