gavin@mit-caf.MIT.EDU (Gavin C. H. Zau) (02/23/91)
******************************************************** * Survey to design the optimal test tube rack/holder * ******************************************************** 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------- I. Background information ========================= 1) Your Name? ANSWER: 2) Organization? ANSWER: 3) Current Position ANSWER: 4) e-mail address ANSWER: ----------------------------------------------------------------- II. Uses for TEST TUBES? ========================= ***** FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY COMMENTS. ***** 1) Type of research/work that involve using test tubes? ANSWER: 2) Number and Sizes of size test tubes normally use? ANSWER: 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: ***** FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY COMMENTS. ***** ----------------------------------------------------------------- II. Features of TEST TUBE RACKS ================================ 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 ***** FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY COMMENTS. ***** 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: ***** FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY COMMENTS. ***** 35) How important is price in your test tube rack purchase? ANSWER: 36) How much are you willing to pay for your IDEAL test tube rack? ANSWER: 37) How many and how many different type of test tube racks do you use? ANSWER: 38) What is the IDEAL number of test tube rack for your work? ANSWER: ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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) -- **************************************************************** Gavin Zau Dept of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Cambridge, MA gavin@caf.mit.edu ****************************************************************