gavin@mit-caf.MIT.EDU (Gavin C. H. Zau) (02/23/91)
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* Survey to design the optimal test tube rack/holder *
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Thanks for taking the time to help us design the optimal
test tube rack/holder. Please complete this survey and
e-mail it back to gavin@caf.mit.edu.
Instructions: Just edit this survery to add your answers.
after the ANSWER:
Please e-mail back to gavin@caf.mit.edu
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I. Background information
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1) Your Name? ANSWER:
2) Organization? ANSWER:
3) Current Position ANSWER:
4) e-mail address ANSWER:
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II. Uses for TEST TUBES?
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1) Type of research/work that involve using test tubes?
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2) Number and Sizes of size test tubes normally use?
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3) Material test tubes are made of?
ANSWER:
4) The following is a list of things you might use test tubes for.
Please evaluate the frequency on the following scale:
1- never
2- rarely
3- occasionally
4- often
5- all the time
1) Use shaker trays? ANSWER:
2) Submerge in water bath? ANSWER:
3) Submerge in ice/ice water? ANSWER:
4) Put into the freezer? ANSWER:
5) Clean in Autoclave? ANSWER:
6) Clean using chemicals? ANSWER:
7) Radioactive Work? ANSWER:
8) Biohazardous Work? ANSWER:
9) Corrosive Work? ANSWER:
10) Heat in flame? ANSWER:
OTHER USES:
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II. Features of TEST TUBE RACKS
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Please evaluate this list of possible features for a TEST TUBE RACK
on the following scale:
1- Cannot have
2- Slightly irritating
3- Doesn't matter
4- Desirable
5- Essential
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1) Doesn't harm glass ANSWER:
2) Fits on lab bench ANSWER:
LOCATION:
3) Catches drip ANSWER:
4) Wall hanging ANSWER:
5) Free standing ANSWER:
6) Resist scratch ANSWER:
7) Resist corrosion ANSWER:
8) Resist heat ANSWER:
9) Freezeable ANSWER:
10) Heatable ANSWER:
11) Stiff construction ANSWER:
12) Easy to clean ANSWER:
13) Sterilizable ANSWER:
METHOD:
14) Color coding ANSWER:
15) Disposable ANSWER:
16) Pipette holder ANSWER:
17) Fits in ice bucket ANSWER:
18) Water bath compatible ANSWER:
19) Easy to view test tube ANSWER:
20) Label for each test tube ANSWER:
21) Secure mounting of tubes ANSWER:
22) Expandable/Modular ANSWER:
23) Label for each test tube ANSWER:
24) Sealed container/lid ANSWER:
25) Easy to store or stack ANSWER:
26) Long working life/durable ANSWER:
27) Easy to hold/trasport ANSWER:
28) Test tubes easily accessible ANSWER:
29) Prevent cross contamination ANSWER:
30) Accommodates different tube sizes ANSWER:
31) Do not slide on working surface ANSWER:
32) Easy to slide on working surface ANSWER:
33) Holds test tubes at an angle ANSWER:
34) Maintains tube temperature ANSWER:
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35) How important is price in your test tube rack purchase?
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36) How much are you willing to pay for your IDEAL test tube rack?
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37) How many and how many different type of test tube racks do you use?
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38) What is the IDEAL number of test tube rack for your work?
ANSWER:
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Thanks again for your time and cooperation,
G. Zau (gavin@caf.mit.edu)
R. Thorne (rmthorne@athena.mit.edu)
M. Bean (mpbean@athena.mit.edu)
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Gavin Zau Dept of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, MA
gavin@caf.mit.edu
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