Applied Biosystems 2720 - Using Disposables

3-2 Runs
Using Disposables
Introduction
The following section describes the possible tube configurations, choosing a tube
configuration, and sample tray and plate configurations.
IMPORTANT The Tray or the Tray/Retainer are essential for the operation of the Applied
Biosystems 2720 Thermal Cycler.
Tube Configurations
The MicroAmp
®
disposables you can use to hold your PCR samples include four
different types of tube configurations, as shown in the figure below.
MicroAmp
®
Reaction
Tubes with Caps
MicroAmp
®
Reaction
Tubes with
MicroAmp
®
Cap
(8-Strip)
MicroAmp
®
Reaction
Tubes with Full Plate
Cover
MicroAmp
®
8-Strip
Reaction Tubes
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