0.2 mL PCR Tubes, Hinged Caps, PPC, Red — 214-3468-R80 | 1000/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen

0.2 mL Thin-Wall PCR Tubes with Hinged Snap-Close Caps — PPC, Red, 1000/Bag (214-3468-R80)

These 0.2 mL thin-wall PCR tubes feature an integrated hinged snap-close cap and are molded from red Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) for reliable performance across standard 96-well thermocycler block formats. Supplied non-sterile in 1000/Bag packaging, they are well suited to PCR amplification, qPCR, and reverse transcription workflows where evaporation control, rapid thermal equilibration, and color-coded tube identification are priorities. Part number 214-3468-R80 is manufactured to lot-to-lot dimensional consistency standards, ensuring a dependable fit in 96-well 0.2 mL block positions run after run.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Standard PCR and endpoint PCR amplification in 96-well thermocycler blocks
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR) requiring consistent thin-wall thermal equilibration
• Reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) with RNA templates and enzyme mastermix matrices
• Molecular diagnostic workflows requiring sealed, individual-tube sample integrity
• Color-coded sample-type differentiation across multi-tube PCR rack systems
• High-throughput benchtop PCR workflows where loose-cap handling must be eliminated

Chemical Resistance

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen PCR tubes are produced from virgin-grade, FDA-registered Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) resin that is BPA-free and phthalate-free, under ISO-certified quality management systems. PPC construction offers enhanced flexibility relative to standard PP homopolymer, which translates to consistent hinged-cap snap performance across repeated thermocycler temperature cycling. Lot-level quality controls verify wall thickness, tube geometry, and cap snap integrity across every 1000-tube bag. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for institutional purchasers, clinical laboratories, and grant-funded research programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these PCR tubes sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile. For most PCR, qPCR, and RT-PCR applications, non-sterile tubes are entirely appropriate, as the thermocycling process itself is not conducted under sterile conditions. If your protocol requires sterile consumables, please contact us for sterile alternatives.

Will these tubes fit my thermocycler?
These are standard 0.2 mL thin-wall individual tubes designed to seat in 96-well 0.2 mL thermocycler block positions. They are compatible with the widely used standard block geometry found across most major thermocycler platforms. We recommend confirming your instrument's block format (standard vs. low-profile) before ordering.

What is the advantage of Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) over standard polypropylene?
PPC offers greater molecular chain flexibility than standard PP homopolymer. In the context of hinged-cap PCR tubes, this translates to a more reliable snap-close mechanism that maintains its integrity across the wide temperature swings of thermocycler cycling — reducing the risk of cap pop-off and evaporation during long or high-temperature runs.

Why choose red tubes, and are other colors available?
The red color on part number 214-3468-R80 allows technicians to rapidly differentiate sample types, reaction conditions, or patient groups at a glance across multi-tube racks and thermocycler blocks — reducing pipetting errors in high-throughput workflows. Caplugs® Evergreen offers PCR tubes in multiple colors; contact LabSupplies.com for availability in your preferred color.