TUBE RACK TOOL

摘要

Tools and methods are provided for removing a plurality of tubes from a rack of tubes. Tube rack tools include a base and/or top piece for receiving the rack of tubes. The base has a support surface for engaging the closed bottom of the plurality of tubes. The support surface can be curved such that the rack of tubes can be rocked about the curves support surface to dislodge the plurality of tubes from the rack. The top piece can be configured to engage the rack such that pressure on the top piece in the direction of the support surface applies a pressure on the rack without applying the pressure to the tubes. The tubes are dislodged from the rack by application of the pressure. Elements of the tube rack tool are also configured for securing the tubes within the rack or caps to the tubes.

主权项

1. A tube rack tool, comprising:
a base having a receiving area sized for receiving a rack of tubes, the rack of tubes comprising a microtiter plate having a plurality of wells and a plurality of tubes disposed in the wells, the base having a surface for engaging the plurality of tubes disposed in the wells of the microtiter plate such that applying pressure to the microtiter plate in the direction of the surface dislodges the plurality of tubes from the microtiter plate.