How to choose a PCR plate?
Aug 24, 2022
PCR is a sensitive and effective method for amplifying a single copy of a target DNA sequence to millions of copies in a short time.
Therefore PCR plates used for PCR reactions must be free from contaminants and inhibitors, yet be of high quality to guarantee optimal PCR results. how should I choose a PCR plate?
1. Print selection
To ensure clear and easy to read, PCR plates need to be marked with black print on the surface, usually with ink printing or laser printing.
2. Skirt selection
No skirt plate: can be applied to most of the PCR instruments or qPCR instruments, but not for automation, applications. Not high stability during pipetting, needs to be used with plate tray.
Half-skirted plates: can be adapted to label or apply barcodes, and automated applications, and have good pipetting stability.
Full-skirted plates: Ideal for automated laboratory applications and can also be used with labels and barcode applications. Good mechanical strength, suitable for PCR instruments with protruding modules, and high stability during pipetting.
