INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR
SAMPLE STORAGE, SAMPLE PRESERVATION
AND LIQUID HANDLING:
from LVL TECHNOLOGIES and 2D SAFE® PRODUCTS

For the development of biopharmaceuticals, SAFE® 2D Tubes are crucial. In compound management and compound libraries, chemical substances are collected and stored for high-throughput screening. This is particularly important in the fields of small molecule drug discovery and agriculture. These valuable samples, which can number in the millions depending on the company, must not only be stored in a controlled environment but also be quickly retrievable.

Moreover, the containers used and their coding must be resistant to organic substances. Our storage solutions ensure the safe, identifiable, and efficient storage of samples. Pharmaceutical companies worldwide rely on the quality and reliability of SAFE® 2D Tubes to meet the high demands of the biopharmaceutical industry.

Clinical diagnostics serve the detection, identification, and monitoring of human diseases or health disorders. Precise and sensitive diagnostic methods are crucial for accurately determining a patient’s health status, which is vital for therapeutic decisions. Reliable and traceable storage of human samples is essential for the diagnostic process.

Veterinary diagnostics are critical for animal health, identifying health issues before they can be detected by other means, and enabling quicker diagnosis and treatment planning. Traditional diagnostics involve analyzing blood, tissue, urine, or stool to detect proteins, antibodies, the presence of diseases, or general health indicators. Laboratory-based tests ensure accurate, high-quality results, while point-of-care diagnostics provide real-time decisions, alleviating the burden on pet owners. Here too, secure sample storage is crucial to provide scientists and veterinarians with access to all relevant samples and data at any time.

Whether for genomic sequencing kits, oligonucleotides, or other synthetic chemicals, more providers are opting for 2D-coded tubes as a solution for the logistics of small samples. These tubes offer crucial advantages: they allow for the isolation of samples, provide high sealability, and ensure the traceability of each individual sample. Consequently, 2D-coded tubes like SAFE® are a far superior alternative to traditional deep-well plates.

Moreover, the 96 SBS format stands out among all other microtubes when automation is considered. This format is ideal for automated systems, as it enables efficient and error-free handling of samples.

Blood products are classified as medical products in many countries, meaning their production is subject to strict regulations. As a result, a small portion of donor blood must be stored for several years after the required serological tests and infection marker screening. This ensures that the blood donation can be ruled out as the cause in case of an infection in the blood recipient.

For these retention samples, 2D-coded tubes are the preferred choice due to their storage safety, clear labeling, and space-saving size. The tubes from the SAFE® product line offer secure sample storage and are ideal for building a research-based biobank using donor blood.

In some countries, the proper archiving of DNA samples is becoming an increasingly important issue in forensic science. More than any other field, forensic work requires that samples can be identified with absolute certainty. Due to the small sample volumes and the high degree of automation, tubes in the SBS format are ideal for forensic applications.

The SX 300 is the ideal tube for storing DNA for forensic purposes. It provides a secure and efficient sample storage solution that meets the stringent requirements of forensic work.

Epidemiological and clinical studies are conducted to determine the frequency, distribution, and causes of diseases. In addition to diseases, relevant influencing factors are also examined. For example, the goal of the world’s largest local health study is to understand the complex web of interactions between the environment, biology, genetics, and lifestyle that underlie diseases.

To this end, the risk factors for the most common diseases such as heart attack, atrial fibrillation, stroke, or dementia are identified. This is done by studying the influences of genetics, pre-existing conditions, lifestyle, and environment on human health. Many epidemiological and clinical studies in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America use SAFE® products for their sample storage.

Using SAFE® tubes provides a secure, identifiable, and efficient solution for sample storage. They ensure high quality and traceability of the samples, which is crucial for the accuracy and reliability of study results.

Crop Science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the research and development of crops. It encompasses scientific knowledge and understanding of the cultivation, management, processing, and production of crops. One of the key questions in crop science is how to reliably achieve high yields.

Researchers are working to develop new breeds that are more resistant to drought, heat stress, or other environmental factors. These factors typically negatively impact the quantity or quality of the harvest. To obtain reliable and reproducible long-term data, long-term storage in 2D SBS tubes is required. This also applies to animal breeding.

Today, we are faced with a growing global population. Therefore, new plant and animal breeds are needed to feed the world. SAFE® 2D tubes offer a secure and efficient solution for sample storage, which is crucial for crop science and animal breeding.