Biometra TOne
Function and design
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3.6
Consumables and reagents
With regard to consumables and reagents, the device is an open system:
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Depending on the sample block, you can use single tubes, strips or plates.
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PCR plates can have a “high profile” or a “low profile”. The plates can either have a
full edge, half edge or no edge at all.
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Plasticware can have curved or flat lids and may be sealed with sealing foil or other
technologies.
Regardless of the sealing method used, the pressure exerted by the device on the con-
sumables is always evenly spread which ensures reproducible conditions.
Fig. 4
Fitting samples into the device
The device is not limited to reagents from a specific manufacturer and can be used with
any kind of polymerase. The results of the device are highly reliable when working with
isothermal, hot-start or non-hot-start polymerases.
