azenta.com Consumables & Instruments How Safe are Your Samples? Part III: Sample Integrity Through Secure Capping WHITE PAPER2 Azenta Life Sciences Consumables & Instruments | White Paper Introduction When using sample tubes, secure capping is paramount to protect sample integrity during the storage and handling process for a range of applications. These applications could include; Biobanking, Compound Management, Cell Therapy, Benchtop Research or applied industry. Two major hazards that can be mitigated through safe and secure sample tube capping are: • Evaporation • Cross contamination Evaporation and Cross Contamination Evaporation and cross contamination can occur either directly through the tube and cap or through a mechanical failure or flaw. During longterm storage or

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