{"product_id":"mtc-bio-readystrain-cell-straining-kits","title":"MTC Bio ReadyStrain™ Cell Straining Kits – 40, 70 \u0026 100 µm","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-readystrain-1.jpg?v=1790635748\" alt=\"MTC Bio ReadyStrain™ Cell Straining Kits – 40, 70 \u0026amp; 100 µm\" 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\u003eOpen One Packet. Start Straining.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eReadyStrain brings a SureStrain cell strainer, 50 mL collection tube and separate screw cap together in one sterile packet. The strainer is pre-attached to the tube, reducing the number of packages and assembly steps at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eSelect 40, 70 or 100 µm mesh to suit your protocol. Easy-open tear-strip bags let you open a single kit directly in your controlled work area without exposing a bulk bag of tubes.\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;\"\u003e3 sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003e40, 70 or 100 µm\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;\"\u003e50 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eIncluded tube\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;\"\u003e50 kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003ePer pack\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;\"\u003eSterile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;\"\u003eIndividual packets\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 Bench\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\u003ePreassembled workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrainer arrives attached to its collection tube.\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\u003eCap included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA separate screw cap supports handling after filtration.\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\u003eEasy-open packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTear-strip packets reduce separate package handling.\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\u003eGamma sterilized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer specifies a sterility assurance level of 10⁻⁶.\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-readystrain-2.jpg?v=1790635748\" alt=\"MTC Bio ReadyStrain™ Cell Straining Kits – 40, 70 \u0026amp; 100 µm 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\u003eChoose the Format for Your Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eOne unit ordered supplies 50 complete kits, not 50 separate strainers. Choose mesh size for your protocol. A sterile packet supports aseptic handling but does not eliminate contamination risk once opened.\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\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\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\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 µm blue; 70 µm white; 100 µm yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eSelection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e SureStrain strainer, 50 mL tube and separate screw cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gamma; manufacturer-stated SAL 10⁻⁶\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\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;\"\u003eCell-suspension preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eCollecting filtered tissue preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eFlow cytometry sample preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eSingle-kit use in controlled work areas\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\u003eOrdering and Application Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eOne unit ordered supplies 50 complete kits, not 50 separate strainers. Choose mesh size for your protocol. A sterile packet supports aseptic handling but does not eliminate contamination risk once opened.\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;\"\u003eWhat is supplied in each kit?\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;\"\u003eEach sterile kit includes a SureStrain cell strainer pre-attached to a 50 mL tube, plus a separate screw cap for use after filtration.\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 pore sizes are offered?\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;\"\u003eC5040 is 40 µm blue, C5070 is 70 µm white and C5100 is 100 µm yellow.\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 many kits are in one ordering unit?\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;\"\u003eOne pack contains 50 individually wrapped complete kits. Inventory and pricing are per pack, not per single kit.\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 are the kits sterilized?\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;\"\u003eMTC Bio states that ReadyStrain kits are gamma sterilized to a sterility assurance level of 10⁻⁶. Maintain appropriate aseptic handling after opening.\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 is the benefit of the single packet?\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;\"\u003eIt reduces the need to open and assemble separate strainer, tube and cap packages. You can open one tear-strip packet rather than exposing a larger bag of tubes.\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;\"\u003eIs the screw cap attached during straining?\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. The strainer is pre-attached to the tube; the screw cap is separate and is used after filtration.\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 ReadyStrain compare with buying Falcon 352340 strainers?\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;\"\u003eCorning Falcon 352340 is a sterile 40 µm nylon cell strainer, individually packaged, 50 per case, designed to fit 50 mL Falcon conical tubes. ReadyStrain C5040 instead supplies 50 complete 40 µm kits with a tube and separate screw cap in each packet. These are different ordering configurations, not claims of identical performance or universal interchangeability.\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 the kit guarantee a single-cell preparation?\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. Select and validate mesh size, dissociation conditions and sample handling for your cells and downstream assay. A kit simplifies assembly, not biological validation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThird-party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. Blue Tiger Scientific is not affiliated with those manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection data-internal-links=\"review45\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:20px;border:1px solid #dbe4ec;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eRelated products and workflow options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative format:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/mtc-bio-surestrain-premium-cell-strainers\"\u003eSureStrain standalone cell strainers\u003c\/a\u003e — Compare additional mesh sizes when a preassembled 40, 70 or 100 µm kit is not the right format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated workflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/mtc-bio-flowtubes-flow-cytometry-tubes\"\u003eFlowTubes flow-cytometry tubes\u003c\/a\u003e — For downstream sample handling after cell preparation; not interchangeable collection tubes for this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MTC Bio","offers":[{"title":"40 µm | Blue | 50 kits\/pack","offer_id":52789384970538,"sku":"BTS-C5040","price":195.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 µm | White | 50 kits\/pack","offer_id":52789385003306,"sku":"BTS-C5070","price":195.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 µm | Yellow | 50 kits\/pack","offer_id":52789385036074,"sku":"BTS-C5100","price":195.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/BTS-readystrain-1.jpg?v=1790635748","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/mtc-bio-readystrain-cell-straining-kits","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}