Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Microbank™ 2D Bacterial and Fungal Preservation System

Microbank® 2D is an innovative cryovial system designed for the long-term storage and easy retrieval of bacterial and fungal cultures. It eliminates the need for repetitive subculturing, reducing the risks of contamination, organism loss, and phenotypic changes. The system is particularly valuable in clinical, industrial, and research microbiology labs, providing reliable preservation and recovery of microbial strains.

Key Features

1. Ready-to-Use Cryovial System:
   • Includes treated beads and cryopreservative solution for enhanced microbial viability and recovery.
   • Ideal for maintaining fastidious and delicate cultures.
2. 2D Barcoding for Traceability:
   • Each vial features a unique 2D barcode, enabling efficient tracking and retrieval of stored cultures.
3. Colour-Coded Options:
   • Available in five colour-coded variations (Blue, Green, Light Blue, Red, Yellow) for easy identification of species or strains.
   • Mixed colour sets (16 vials of each colour) offer flexibility.
4. Durable Freezer Box:
   • Supplied in a robust, see-through plastic freezer box with a printed locator grid for organized storage.
   • Each box contains 80 vials, suitable for compact and systematic storage.
5. High Recovery Efficiency:
   • Approximately 25 beads per vial ensure repeated subcultures from the same original strain using a straightforward procedure.
   • Optimized preservative solution for long-term viability of cultures.
6. Simplified Workflow:
   • Reduces lab workload by eliminating repetitive subculturing.
   • Minimizes contamination and genetic drift in stored organisms.

Product Variants

Applications

1. Microbial Culture Storage:
   • Designed for the preservation of bacterial and fungal cultures for clinical, research, and industrial microbiology.
2. Strain Identification and Traceability:
   • Colour-coded beads and 2D barcodes provide systematic identification and management of stored strains.
3. Reproducible Studies:
   • Maintains original microbial characteristics for consistent experimental results.
4. Long-Term Preservation:
   • Suitable for long-term cryogenic storage in ultra-low freezers.

Advantages

• Reliable Storage:
  • Ensures long-term viability of fastidious and critical microbial cultures.
• High Efficiency:
  • Facilitates multiple subcultures from a single vial, reducing the need for frequent regrowth.
• Improved Organization:
  • Colour-coded and barcoded vials provide easy categorization and retrieval.
• Compact Storage:
  • Durable, space-saving freezer box simplifies freezer organization.
• Cost-Effective:
  • Reduces the costs associated with maintaining microbial strains through repetitive subculturing.

Comparison with Traditional Methods

How It Works

1. Inoculation:
   • Add the microbial culture to the vial, allowing it to adsorb onto the treated beads.
2. Storage:
   • Freeze the vial at ultra-low temperatures (-70°C to -80°C).
3. Recovery:
   • Remove a single bead for subculturing, leaving the remaining beads intact for future use.

The Microbank® 2D Barcoded System is an innovative solution for microbiologists seeking reliable, organized, and efficient storage of microbial cultures. Its 2D barcode technology, colour-coded options, and optimized cryopreservation capabilities make it a superior alternative to traditional subculturing, ensuring the integrity and viability of microbial strains over the long term.