{"product_id":"globe-pcr-cold-work-rack-pcr-coldy","title":"PCR Cold Work Rack, 4°C 96-Well for Plates \u0026 Strips, Color-Changing Green-to-Yellow, 1\/Each | Globe Scientific","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePCR Cold Work Rack, 4°C, 96-Well for PCR Plates and Strips — Color-Changing Green-to-Yellow, 1\/Each\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlobe Scientific PCR Cold Work Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e holds reactions at 4°C for extended benchside workflows, keeping enzymes, master mixes, and templates cold during plate and strip setup. Designed for high-throughput PCR and qPCR prep, library construction, and reverse transcription, it eliminates the mess and inconsistency of crushed ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCR Cold Work Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96-well format for PCR plates and strips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineered polymer housing with embedded cooling gel core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\/Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-well rack design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintains 4°C after freezing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor-changing green (cold) to yellow (warming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/Each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCR-COLDY — 4°C, 96-well, Green to Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCR-COLDY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$102.10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding PCR and qPCR master mixes at 4°C during plate loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping heat-labile enzymes cold throughout reaction assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold staging of cDNA synthesis and reverse-transcription reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtecting fluorescent probes and primers from degradation at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary prep and NGS workflows requiring sustained low-temperature handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce-free sample staging for 96-well plates and 8-strip tube formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elabsupplies.com is an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Each unit ships with lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available — contact our procurement team for volume quotes and standing-order terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the rack stay cold at 4°C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter freezing per the manufacturer instructions, the gel core sustains a 4°C working environment for several hours of bench work. The color indicator shifts from green to yellow as it warms, signaling when to re-freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit both PCR plates and strip tubes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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