- Condition: Factory New
- Country of Origin: Canada
- Weight: 5.55 lb
- 384 Thin Walled PCR Plate, Natural, 10/bg, 10 bg/cs
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Learn more:
- MFR: Simport Scientific Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: T323-384SKN
- Phone: (800) 464-1723
Frequently asked questions
Are these plates ideal for high-throughput assays?
Yes, these Simport Amplate 384-well plates are designed specifically for high-volume molecular biology applications.
They are ideal for use in:
- PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
- qPCR (Quantitative PCR)
Their thin-walled construction ensures efficient and rapid heat transfer, which is essential for streamlined thermal cycling and high-throughput workflows.
Is this plate ideal for high-throughput PCR?
Yes, this Simport Amplate 384-well PCR plate is specifically designed for high-volume, high-throughput applications in molecular biology and diagnostics.
Key features supporting high throughput include:
- High-Density Format: The 384-well format maximizes sample capacity per plate.
- Automation Ready: The skirted design is compatible with automated fluid handling systems and standard multichannel pipettors, facilitating streamlined processes.
- Efficient Thermal Cycling: Features thin-walled wells optimized for fast and efficient heat transfer during thermal cycling (PCR and qPCR).
- Precision and Uniformity: These plates are precision-molded to ensure excellent well-to-well and plate-to-plate consistency, vital for reliable high-volume results.
The plate is suitable for recommended reaction volumes ranging from 2
µL to 30
µL.
Are the Simport Amplate 384-Well PCR Plates autoclavable?
Yes, the Simport Amplate 384-Well PCR Plates are autoclavable.
How does the skirted design benefit automation?
The skirted design is specifically engineered to maximize compatibility and efficiency when using automated laboratory systems:
- Automation Compatibility: The skirt ensures seamless integration with automated fluid handling systems and is also compatible with standard multichannel pipettors.
- Sample Identification: The skirt allows for barcode identification to be applied to the sides, facilitating robust sample tracking and inventory management in high-throughput environments.
- Precise Positioning: The plate also incorporates dedicated holes on the sides that aid automated systems in achieving precise positioning and removal during robotic handling.
How does the plate ensure correct orientation?
The Simport Amplate 384-well plate incorporates several design features to ensure accurate sample tracking and precise alignment, which is crucial for high-throughput and automated applications:
- Cut Corner: A physically distinct corner is included to guarantee the correct plate orientation during setup, handling, and processing, minimizing errors.
- Alphanumeric Grid: This clear grid system simplifies the process of sample location and accurate tracking across all 384 wells.
- Side Holes: Provides additional mechanical assistance, allowing for precise plate positioning and ease of removal.
- Skirted Design: This design supports side barcoding identification, facilitating seamless integration with automated fluid handling systems.
Does the thin-walled plate ensure efficient thermal cycling?
Yes, the thin-walled design is engineered specifically to facilitate efficient and rapid heat transfer between the thermal cycler and the sample. This rapid thermal exchange is critical for high-volume PCR applications, as it helps to ensure:
- Consistent results: Uniform heating and cooling across all 384 wells.
- Optimized performance: Quick adjustment of sample temperature to the thermal cycling program.
Furthermore, the plate is precision-molded from polypropylene to guarantee strict well-to-well and plate-to-plate uniformity.
Are these PCR plates designed for automated handling?
Yes, these Simport Amplate 384-well plates are specifically engineered for high-throughput laboratory work and are fully compatible with automated fluid handling systems and standard multichannel pipettors.
Several key features ensure seamless integration with automation:
- Skirted Design: Provides stability for robotic gripping and allows for side barcoding identification.
- Precision Molding: Guarantees excellent well-to-well and plate-to-plate uniformity, crucial for consistent automated results.
- Positioning Aids: Integrated holes on the sides enable precise alignment and removal within automated equipment.
This design allows for maximum efficiency during thermal cycling applications.
How are the plates packaged to prevent contamination?
The plates are packed in tamper-proof resealable bags, ensuring product integrity and preventing contamination during storage and handling.
What are the recommended well volumes?
The Simport Amplate 384-well plates are precision-molded to accommodate specific volumes for reliable thermal cycling results:
- Nominal Well Capacity: Each well has a total capacity of 40 µL.
- Recommended Reaction Volume: The optimal working range for reactions is between 2 µL and 30 µL.
These plates are constructed from autoclavable polypropylene and feature a thin-walled design across all 384 wells, ensuring highly efficient and rapid heat transfer during PCR and qPCR applications.
Is the plate precision-molded for uniformity?
Yes, the Simport Amplate 384-Well PCR Plates are manufactured using precision molding techniques.
This method guarantees uniformity:
- Well-to-well uniformity: Ensures consistent performance within a single plate.
- Plate-to-plate uniformity: Maintains reliable results across different batches.
The plates are constructed from high-quality polypropylene, making them suitable for high-throughput applications requiring reproducible thermal cycling.