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MIDSCI™ is your trusted source for American‑made lab supplies that help support compliance with the Federal Buy American Act and related federal purchasing requirements.
As a family‑owned U.S. laboratory supplier since 1983, we proudly partner with domestic manufacturers to provide high‑quality lab supplies, chemicals, equipment, and instruments made right here in the United States. With a Midwest‑based warehouse and representatives across the country, we deliver reliable products backed by real people and real support.
From everyday lab consumables and reagents to equipment and precision instruments, MIDSCI™ helps labs run efficiently, stay compliant, and support U.S. manufacturing. Whether you’re purchasing for a government facility, federally funded research program, or private lab that values domestic sourcing, MIDSCI™ makes it easy to buy American without sacrificing quality or service.
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PR1MA™ High Fidelity Master Mix
- Leaves a blunt end
- Rapid extension: up to 1 kb per 15 seconds
- 100x fidelity of native Taq
- Ideal for shorter, less complex targets
A 2x formulation which provides extreme sensitivity in low copy number assays with 100x the fidelity of native Taq, PR1MA™ High Fidelity Master Mix is perfect for shorter, less complex targets. The 2x master-mix contains proprietary enhancers and a proof-reading component for trouble-free PCR reaction assembly and performance. High Fidelity Master Mix delivers a unique balance of PCR sensitivity, high fidelity, versatility, and tolerance to inhibitors.
The pre-optimized Master Mix is supplied in a single tube, reducing the number of pipetting steps while improving throughput and reproducibility. The highly efficient buffer formulation provides the ideal conditions for high-performance PCR.
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PR1MA™ qMAX One-Step RT-qPCR Kits
- RNA to cDNA to qPCR in one tube
- High purity enzyme formulation for enhanced stability and performance
- PR1MA™ Hot-Start Taq allows for preparation at room-temperature
- Compatible with all qPCR instruments
- Available for green fluorescence or probe detection
Both One-Step Kits are compatible with standard and fast cycling protocols and provide increased sensitivity, speed and reproducibility for a broad range of samples and targets. The polymerase mix is available with different levels of ROX reference dye for compatibility with all qPCR instruments.
Two versions of our One-Step qPCR Kits are available:
PR1MA™ qMAX Green One-Step Kits incorporate our proprietary intercalating dye which exhibits higher fluorescent and lower PCR inhibition than other popular dyes such as SYBR.
PR1MA™ qMAX Probe One-Step Kits are optimized for use with popular TaqMan, Scorpions, and molecular beacon probes.
*Please note these
products ship on dry ice. Appropriate shipping charges apply unless
otherwise noted on a quote.
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PR1MA™ SmartCheck DNA Ladders
- Ready-to-use formulation includes loading buffer and tracking dye
- 500 µL suitable for 100 lanes (5 µL per lane)
- Higher intensity reference bands
- Ultra pure production allows economical ambient shipping
Technical Details
Protocol: Briefly vortex the tube and use 5 µL per lane. Additional loading buffer is not required.
Concentration: 0.1 mg / mL
Tracking dye: bromophenol blue and xylene cyanol
Buffer formulation: 10mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 5 mM EDTA, 12.5% glycerol, 0.008% bromophenol blue, 0.008% xylene cyanol
Shipping and Storage: SmartCheck™ DNA Ladders are shipped at ambient temperature. On arrival, store at -20°C for optimum stability and long-term storage up to 15 months.
Production: SmartCheck™ ladders are produced from proprietary plasmids, digested to completion. A multistep chromatography method is used to ensure purity and DNA quality.
Specifications
| Item | Description | Volume |
| PR4005-100 | PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 50bp DNA Ladder | 500 uL / 100 Lanes |
| PR4005-500 | PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 50bp DNA Ladder | 5 x 500 uL / 500 Lanes |
| PR4010-100 | PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 100bp DNA Ladder | 500 uL / 100 Lanes |
| PR4010-500 | PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 100bp DNA Ladder | 5 x 500 uL / 500 Lanes |
| PR4100-100 | PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 1kb DNA Ladder | 500 uL / 100 Lanes |
| PR4100-500 | PR1MA™ SmartCheck™ 1kb DNA Ladder | 5 x 500 uL / 500 Lanes |
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PurePlus® PCR Plates
- PurePlus® plates are tested for RNase/DNase lot by lot to ensure pure product
- Our plates are lot certified free of Human DNA contamination
- Our plates are tested for ATP lot by lot to ensure pure consistent product
- Broad product range. Over 18 styles of plates fit most major thermocyclers
- These plates are autoclavable to 122° C for 15 minutes at 15PSI
Ultra Clear and Ultra Clean
PurePlus® Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) consumables are made without additives so you don't need to wonder what is different about the plates, tubes, or strips you are using this week. We also test every batch for contamination by Human DNA as well as the more common tests that other suppliers offer for RNase and DNase enzymes. Many of our plates are printed with black alpha numeric reference grids to make it easier for you to keep track of your samples. We also offer optically clear caps and opaque black or white plates for Real Time PCR. And we also offer re-usable silicone sealing mats and polypropylene sealing film. Labcon PurePlus® PCR tubes, strips and plates are designed to fit many popular thermocyclers including brands like Applied Biosystems, Eppendorf, Thermo Scientific, and Bio Rad. All our PCR disposables are made from 100% virgin polypropylene and are lot tested and certified to be free of RNase, DNase, and Human DNA. Autoclavable. Our pure resin consumables are available in strips, individual tubes, plates in clear natural or colors.PurePlus® sterile disposables, like all our other sterile products, receive valid sterilization processing compliant with ISO 11137. So unlike "pre-sterile" products from other suppliers you can use PurePlus® PCR disposables for diagnostic and regulated procedures.
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PR1MA™ Mammalian Genotyping Kit
- DNA extraction and amplification in 1 hour
- Proprietary lysis buffer optimized for ear punches, tail snips and other mammalian tissues
- Single tube - no organic solvents or clean up procedures
- Enhanced PR1MA™ Hot Start Polymerase included
Traditionally, mammalian genotyping protocols have involved Proteinase K digestion, neutralization, organic extraction and lots of hands on time to get PCR-ready DNA.
The PR1MA™ Mammalian Genotyping Kit is quick and easy to use - add sample to the proprietary lysis buffer and incubate for 5-10 minutes, then add the deactivation buffer and incubate for 10 minutes. The crude lysate can then be amplified using fast PCR PR1MA™ Hot Start Taq Master Mix with red loading dye (included). The kit contains everything needed - just add sample and primers.
PR1MA™ 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit
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Item |
Description |
Volume |
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PR1300-MG-S |
PR1MA™ 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit |
8 Reactions
(Sample) |
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PR1300-MG-80 |
PR1MA™ 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit |
80 Reactions |
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PR1300-MG-400 |
PR1MA™ 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit |
400 Reactions |
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PR1300-MG-800 |
PR1MA™ 1 Hour Mammalian Genotyping Kit |
800 Reactions |
PR1MA™ Genotyping Hot Start Master Mix, 2X Concentration with Red Dye
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Item |
Description |
Volume |
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PR1301-HSR-400 |
PR1MA™ Genotyping Hot Start Master Mix, 2X Conc., Red Dye |
400 Reactions |
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Weigh-Better Environmentally Friendly Weigh Boats
Glassine paper is free of static electricity that plagues disposable plastic weighing dishes. Pure glassine is an ultra-clean paper product that is robust and yet easy to fold for pouring. Chocolate color reveals every particle of material. Robust and durable yet easy to fold for pouring. Measures 3.5 In. diameter for standard weighing balances.
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Drosophila Vials and Trays
Premium Fly Vials & Organizational Trays for Drosophila Research.
Our Kord-Valmark™ Drosophila Vials and Trays are the trusted choice for fruit fly research in academic, biotech, and industrial laboratories. Made in the USA, these high-quality vials are precision-molded from premium materials, including Polystyrene and Polypropylene, ensuring durability, performance, and consistency.
Available in both narrow and wide-opening formats, these straight-walled vials are ideal for easy filling, plugging, racking, and general Drosophila culturing tasks. Choose from economical tray packs or high-volume bulk packaging to meet the needs of your lab.
Keep your vials neatly organized with our cardboard tray system (PP200WT and PP300NT). Designed specifically for wide-opening fly vials, each tray comes with a partitioned insert to securely hold vials during storage or transport. Ideal for streamlined Drosophila workflows.
- Polystyrene (PS) offers excellent clarity—ideal for visual inspections. An affordable alternative to glass.
- Polypropylene (PP) options are fully autoclavable and virtually unbreakable—perfect for high-temperature or repeated-use applications.
- Tray Pack: 5 trays per case (10 x 10 layout, 500 vials total)
- Bulk Pack: 500 vials loose in bulk packaging
Key Features
- Made from high-grade, lab-safe materials
- Available in narrow and wide diameters
- Compatible with standard plugs and vial racking systems
- Straight-walled design for consistent performance
- Choose from Polystyrene or Polypropylene construction
- Packaging options: bulk or tray-packed
- Trays available for easy vial storage and organization
Choose the right combination of Drosophila vials and trays to support your fly research with precision, cleanliness, and convenience.
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Accuris qMAX™ One-Step RT-qPCR kits
- RNA to cDNA to qPCR, in one tube
- High purity enzyme formulation for enhanced stability and performance
- Accuris Hot-Start Taq allows for preparation at room-temperature
- Blue dye facilitates pipetting and visualization in plates
- Available for green fluorescence or probe detection
- Multiplex formulation available for multiple target amplification
Bulk Packaging:
Low Rox and High Rox formulations are available for compatibility with all brands of qPCR cyclers. Please specify when ordering.
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Accuris qMAX™ Probe Bulk Packaging
Optimized for use with TaqMan™, Scorpions® and molecular beacon probes, qMax™ Probe qPCR Mix is a ready-to-use formulation for real time quantitative assays.- Includes Accuris Hot Start Taq Polymerase for greater specificity and accuracy.
- Compatible with popular hydrolysis and beacon probes.
- Ready to use 2x mastermix.
- Early Ct values and detection across a broad dynamic range
Low Rox and High Rox formulations are available for compatibility with all brands of qPCR cyclers. Please specify when ordering.
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Accuris™ E3200 UV Transilluminator
Accuris™ UV Transilluminators feature space-saving designs, to fit perfectly in any busy laboratory. Three models are available, with a range of intensity settings and viewing surface sizes. Choose your model depending on your application and the size or number of gels to analyze.
The E3200 offers a large viewing surface of 21 x 26 cm to accommodate larger gels or multiple small gels. High powered, 14W UV bulbs provide higher sensitivity, so the smallest bands of stained nucleic acids can be visualized. The E3200 also features a control knob for continuous adjustment of the UV intensity.
All Accuris™ UV Transilluminators incorporate scratch-resistant, UV filter glass. Peak output emission of 302 nm is ideal for excitation of gels stained with Ethidium Bromide, SmartGlow, SYBR Green and other common gel stains.
Acrylic UV blocking covers allow safe viewing of samples, and friction hinges on the front edge allow positioning of the cover at an angle for gel access.
Specifications
| Item | E3200 UV Transilluminator |
| Light Source | 4 x 14W UV Bulbs |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 13.6 x 11.8 x 3.5 In. | 34.5 x 30 x 9 cm |
| Electrical | 24VDC (AC power adapter is included) |
| Output Wavelength | Peak at 302 nm |
| Viewing Surface | 8.27 x 10.24 In. | 21 x 26 cm |
| Weight | 5.15 lbs. | 2.3 kg. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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SmartDye™ Terminator v3.1 Cycle Sequencing Kits
SmartDye™ Terminator v3.1 Cycle Sequencing Kits are engineered to deliver exceptional Sanger sequencing performance with longer, high-quality reads, superior accuracy, and minimal background noise. Built on the trusted Sanger sequencing method, SmartDye™ chemistry ensures reliable sequencing even on difficult templates, including GT-rich regions.
Designed as a direct, economical drop-in replacement for the Applied Biosystems, BigDye™ Terminator v3.1 Cycle Sequencing Kit, SmartDye™ requires no protocol changes, no new mobility shift files, and no recalibration, making the transition seamless for any laboratory.
SmartDye™ Terminator v3.1’s proprietary fluorescently labeled dideoxynucleotide mix, high-fidelity DNA polymerase, and 5X optimized buffer combine to deliver long read lengths and high signal-to-noise ratios. This ensures clean, accurate data interpretation even when sequencing challenging templates.
Main Attributes
- Robust Chemistry
- Based on proven Sanger sequencing technology
- High-quality, long read lengths with low error rates
- Optimized dye chemistry for clear signal separation
- Ideal for templates with high GT repeat content
Flexible Applications
SmartDye™ supports multiple sequencing workflows, including:
- De novo sequencing
- Resequencing
- Finishing applications
Compatible with a wide range of templates:
- PCR products
- Plasmids
- BACs
- Fosmids
Direct Replacement for BigDye™
- Fully compatible with existing BigDye™ v3.1 protocols
- Simply substitute SmartDye™ for BigDye™ no retraining or workflow changes
- Faster reaction times possible (as little as 3 minutes) without sacrificing quality
Cost-Effective Solution
SmartDye™ offers excellent value with ready-to-use premix and 5X buffer. Kits are available in 24, 100, 1,000, 5,000, and 25,000 reaction sizes, supporting labs of all throughput levels. Research also shows SmartDye™ performs well at reduced volumes, as little as 0.15 uL in a 5 uL reaction, further lowering per-reaction cost.
Disclaimer
BigDye™ is a trademark of Applied Biosystems, LLC. SmartDye™ Terminator Sequencing Kits are thirdparty products designed for use in workflows compatible with BigDye™ chemistry. Applied Biosystems, LLC does not manufacture, sponsor, or endorse SmartDye™ products, and is not affiliated with these offerings in any way.
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Accuris qMAX™ One-Step RT-qPCR kits
- RNA to cDNA to qPCR, in one tube
- High purity enzyme formulation for enhanced stability and performance
- Accuris Hot-Start Taq allows for preparation at room-temperature
- Blue dye facilitates pipetting and visualization in plates
- Available for green fluorescence or probe detection
- Multiplex formulation available for multiple target amplification
- Bulk pricing available for high throughput labs and kit manufacturers. Contact us for details
Accuris qMAX™ One Step Kits allow for highly sensitive real time RT-qPCR assays to be performed directly from RNA templates. Workflows are simplified with optimized formulations of ready-to-use 2X qPCR master mix and 20X reverse transcriptase.
Optimized buffer includes powerful RNase inhibitors, and an extremely thermostable MMLV-derived reverse transcriptase enables robust first strand cDNA synthesis. Accuris Hot Start Taq uses an antibody mediated hot start mechanism allowing for sample preparation at room temperature. Only after an initial incubation at 95C will the Taq become active, so non-specific amplification is greatly reduced. An inert blue dye is included in the Taq master mix to help simplify pipetting and reduce errors.
Three versions of our One Step qPCR kits are available:
qMAX™ Green One Step kits incorporate our proprietary intercalating dye which exhibits higher fluorescent and lower PCR inhibition than other popular dyes such as SYBR.
qMAX™ Probe One Step kits are optimized for use with popular TaqMan™, Scorpions, and molecular beacon probes.
qMAX™ Probe One Step Multiplex kits are specifically developed and optimized for efficient probe-based detection of multiple targets in a single reaction well. The Multiplex formulation is comprised of a 20x reverse transcriptase and 2x PCR Mix preparation ideally suited for complex RNA samples including low-copy number viral RNA commonly used in the clinical and research laboratory. qMAX Probe One Step Multiplex kits have been designed to overcome the many challenges of multiplex RT-PCR, by addressing important factors such as the balance between magnesium chloride and deoxynucleotide concentrations, the relative Taq Polymerase and reverse transcriptase concentration, and the ionic conditions of the core reaction buffer.
All Accuris One-Step Kits are compatible with standard and fast cycling
protocols and provide increased sensitivity, speed, and reproducibility for
a broad range of samples and targets. The polymerase mix is available with
different levels of ROX reference dye for compatibility with all qPCR
instruments.
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