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Run Time Estimator

Not all specimens degrade at the same rate. Configure the exact time-and-temperature response you need, then see estimated run times across the full temperature range — from 25 °C down to −80 °C.

Time × Temperature

Degradation follows Arrhenius kinetics — it depends on both how warm a specimen gets and how long it stays there. This tool models both variables.

Configurable Response

Unlike fixed-threshold indicators, CryoVeritas can be tuned from 5 minutes to 48+ hours at your chosen signal temperature.

Match Your Specimen

RNA, DNA, cells, and vaccines each degrade differently. Configure the indicator to mirror the actual degradation profile of what you store. Learn more →

Configure Your Estimate

Model: t(T) = C × exp(ST × T) — where T is temperature in °C, ST depends on the signal temperature, and C is solved from your target condition.

The default configuration below matches our standard Pinktail BX™ product: 15 minutes at 25 °C (room temperature). Adjust any parameter to explore custom configurations.
Model details & settings
0 °C: ST = −0.128955 −18 °C: ST = −0.1241 −37 °C: ST = −0.1385 −67 °C: ST = −0.092902

These are the standard formulas for each signal temperature. C is solved from your target: C = tref / exp(ST × Tref). Custom formulas may be available for specific customer applications — contact us to learn more.

Temperature (°C) Temperature (°F) Status Estimated Run Time
This estimator uses an exponential decay model calibrated against lab data. Rows below the signal temperature show No change (below signal) because the indicator is frozen and no color change occurs. Always validate estimates with bench tests before relying on them for critical applications.

Need a Custom Formula?

The standard formulas work well for most applications, but we can develop custom run-time profiles tailored to your specific storage conditions, temperature ranges, or compliance requirements. Reach out to discuss your needs.

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Why Configurable Monitoring Matters

RNA degrades in minutes above −60 °C while DNA is stable for years at −20 °C. A single fixed threshold can’t protect both. Learn why matching the indicator to the specimen is critical.

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