Specialist microplate for light sensitive assays & sample storage
22 Oct 2008Porvair Sciences Ltd., specialists in application specific microplate technology, have announced a new 96-well Deep well plate for assays and sample storage applications that are or could be sensitive to light.
Offering a working volume of 1ml per well - Porvair's new black Deep well plate ensures that assays and samples are not degraded by exposure to light, even over long-term storage periods. Adopting a cylindrical well design with round bottoms the new black Deep well plate allow optimal mixing and sample recovery. Precisely manufactured to SBS/ANSI dimensions ensures complete compatibility with almost all readers and automated equipment. The new black Deep well plate is fully validated RNase and DNase free meaning it can be used with even the most sensitive biological samples. To protect light sensitive samples, Porvair Sciences additionally offers black, light absorbing sealing films that may be applied to the top or bottom of the black Deep well plate.
Manufactured from polypropylene, Porvair's new black deep well microplate has excellent heat and solvent resistant qualities. Using only ultra-pure grade polymer means that the black Deepwell plate has near zero leachates ensuring long-term sample integrity.
For further information on black Deep well microplates and sealing films please contact Porvair Sciences Ltd.