PCR Thermal Cyclers Technical Support Resources | Thermo Fisher Scientific

General PCR and thermal cycler resources

On this page, we have compiled general thermal cycler resources, including information on compatible plastics, technical application notes, and educational materials.

Plastics information

PCR plastics selection tool

By entering your thermal cycler and block format into this online tool, you can get a list of compatible plates, tubes, tube strips, capstrips, seals, and accessories

How to use MicroAmp plates/tubes/strips

Best practices for filling, sealing, and loading MicroAmp reaction plates, tubes, and tube strips

PCR plastics troubleshooting

Overview of potential issues related to PCR plastic consumables when problems arise in your PCR experiments

PCR plastics considerations

Guidance on choosing the right PCR plastic consumable for your experiment