The CoolCube is designed to store samples safely on the lab bench without sample degradation caused by temperature increase or fluctuation. The CoolCube maintains temperature at approximately 0C for up to four hours. Simply place the CoolCube in a freezer overnight and it will be ready to use.One side of the CoolCube can be used as a convenient PCR workstation for 12 standard 1.5/2.0ml microtubes with one 96 well PCR plate, or with 12x 0.2ml strips or 96x0.2ml tubes. The other side may be used to hold up to 36 standard 1.5/2.0ml microtubes.