PCR Plate of the Month Trial

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc announced it will offer life scientists the opportunity to use Thermo Scientific ABgene Diamond Ultra PCR Plates on a trial basis as their ‘Plate of the Month’ for March 2010. This ultra-rigid 384-well PCR plate ensures reliable performance on medium- to high-throughput robotic handling systems for a smooth and efficient workflow.

The proprietary polymer used in the ABgene Diamond Ultra PCR plate is extremely warp-resistant, ensuring consistent plate dimensions during thermal cycling. This help maintain the integrity of seals, reduces evaporation issues and ensures easy removal of plates from thermal cycler blocks for consistent, optimal performance in automated PCR and sequencing applications.

The thin-walled well design of the Diamond Ultra Plate ensures greater amplification efficiency by delivering rapid and consistent heat transfer, while the ‘diamond-like’ clarity of the clear option allows quick and easy visual plate checks. In addition, the properties of the unique polymer lessens splash-back during pipetting steps, ensuring accurate and problem-free liquid handling even at low dispensing volumes. Diamond Ultra 384-well plates are also available in opaque white for enhanced sensitivity in QPCR applications.