Anachem has launched Rainin Litetouch 1.7ml micro-centrifuge tubes, which are designed to enable faster sample processing and throughput and reduce risk of contamination in laboratory applications.
The Litetouch micro-centrifuge tube opens in a different way to conventional tubes, with a rear hinge and tab mechanism that shifts the point where force is applied to open the tube from the front of the cap to the rear.
By placing the tab over the hinge, a light downward pressure is all that is needed to 'pop' the secure seal and lift the cap, reducing sore thumbs and hand fatigue.
Anachem said the Litetouch hinge and tab mechanism makes the tubes much easier and faster to open with just one hand.
Additionally, the user's hand never comes into contact with the open mouth of the tube, reducing the opportunity for cross-contamination.
The opening technique of Litetouch tubes is said to virtually eliminate the risk of cross-contamination of gloves, pipettes and the sample.
Litetouch tubes are manufactured from a durable, highly chemical resistant and high-clarity homopolymer.
They have a frosted writing surface on the cap and tube body to allow for easy labelling.
Each tube has graduation marks every 0.5ml and are autoclavable.
The tubes are available in natural, blue, red, green and yellow with natural tubes being available pre-sterilised.
Manufactured under Class 100,000 clean-room conditions, Litetouch tubes are free of detectable biological contamination such as RNase, DNase, DNA, ATP, pyrogens, nucleases and PCR inhibitors.
