{"product_id":"mtc-bio-coolcaddy-pcr-workstation","title":"MTC Bio CoolCaddy PCR Workstation","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-resume30-coolcaddy-1.jpg?v=1790660588\" alt=\"MTC Bio R4015 manufacturer product image\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 440px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep bench samples cool without crushed ice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003ePre-freeze CoolCaddy overnight for a compact workstation designed to hold samples at 2–4°C for up to five hours. Its vessel positions support PCR plates, strips, microtubes, cryotubes and a 50 mL reservoir format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e2–4°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eManufacturer temperature range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eUp to 5 h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eAfter overnight freezing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e96 PCR tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eOr 12 strips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: min(160px, 100%); text-align: center; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1f6fb2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e1 each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eWorkstation only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Your Workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce-free bench cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pre-frozen station avoids the need for crushed ice at the workstation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCR formats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupports one PCR plate, 96 PCR tubes or 12 strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple tube sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePositions are provided for 1.5\/2.0 mL, 0.5 mL and 2.0 mL cryotube formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: min(260px, 100%); border-left: 3px solid #1f6fb2; padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReservoir support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccommodates one 50 mL reservoir such as the listed MTC P8050\/P8051 format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 400px; min-width: min(280px, 100%); text-align: center; order: 1;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-resume30-coolcaddy-2.jpg?v=1790660588\" alt=\"MTC Bio coolcaddy product detail\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 420px; height: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 500px; min-width: min(300px, 100%); order: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the Right Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e“Up to five hours” is not a guaranteed duration under every ambient condition. Monitor sample temperature for critical work and confirm vessel fit; consumables are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurations and Ordering Units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; min-width: min(240px, 100%); border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR4015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e CoolCaddy™ cold station for PCR plate, tubes, and cryos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 per each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; columns: 2 260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePCR setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eBench reagent cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eMicrotube sample preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCooling reservoir solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection and Use Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e“Up to five hours” is not a guaranteed duration under every ambient condition. Monitor sample temperature for critical work and confirm vessel fit; consumables are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 20px 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eHow do I prepare CoolCaddy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eStore it overnight in a standard freezer before use, as directed by MTC Bio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat temperature and duration are specified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe manufacturer states 2–4°C for up to five hours. Actual hold time depends on use and ambient conditions; monitor temperature for sensitive samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eDoes it keep samples frozen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. It is intended to keep samples cool, not frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhich PCR formats fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe listed capacity is one PCR plate, 96 PCR tubes or 12 strips. These are alternative PCR formats, not capacities to add together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat other tube capacities are listed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eNine 1.5\/2.0 mL microtubes, eight 2.0 mL cryotubes and five 0.5 mL microtubes are listed. Check vessel geometry before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eHow does this compare with using crushed ice?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eCoolCaddy is pre-frozen and holds supported vessels without crushed ice. An ice bath can accommodate different shapes, but it is not the same support format or temperature profile; validate the method for your sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eCan I cool a reservoir?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. The manufacturer lists one 50 mL reservoir, with MTC P8050\/P8051 as examples. Confirm the specific reservoir geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eAre tubes, plates or reservoirs included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. Quantity one is the R4015 workstation. 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