Imagine the benefits of having a cleanroom within your own laboratory to provide a compact, convenient and easily accessible area for setting-up PCR (polymerase chain reactions)
Thanks to UVcab, the new range of UV sterilisation cabinets recently introduced by Cleaver Scientific, it's possible to appreciate the advantages of having a safe, nucleic acid-free environment which minimises the potential for PCR reaction contamination.
UVcab PCR cabinets act as a low-cost alternative to a clean room, their powerful UV lights serving to denature nucleic acids in five to 30 minutes making them unsuitable for amplication and contamination of PCR reactions.
The UV lights are timer controlled and there are safety switches on the cabinet doors which automatically turn-off the UV lights when opened to prevent user exposure to UV light.
The cabinets also act as an efficient shield against beta radioactive emissions and can therefore be safely used with isotopes, such as 32P.
The cabinets also include a white light which provides excellent visibility when working inside them.
UVcab cabinets are available in two sizes.
The Maxi version offers a large working space measuring 660x560x420mm and offers a good sized cabinet for setting-up and also storage of PCR reactions along with the pipettes, racks and other equipment.
For laboratories where space and budgets are particularly limited, the Mini Cabinet is ideal.
It measures just 400x560x350mm and contains two timer controlled UV bulbs.
Accessories such as compatible safety trays with disposable liners for use with both size of cabinets are also available.
