What are the types of PCR plate?

Oct 17, 2023

The PCR plate is compatible with PCR systems and thermal cyclers because it is made of a single rigid piece of polypropylene. PCR plates can reduce waste from smaller experiments by separating them with easy-to-tear dual side tabs.
White PCR plates return significantly more signal to the detector than clear PCR plates. Because of the improved signal reflection, even low levels of fluorescence are detected. The white well walls of PCR plates also prevent signal from passing through to the cycler block, where it can be inconsistently reflected or absorbed, resulting in higher noise levels in detected fluorescence. White PCR plates improve sensitivity, decrease variability, and boost the signal-to-noise ratio.
Clear PCR plates allow you to verify pipetting steps immediately after each pipetting action because you can see the reagent being added into the well as intended.
Standard-profile PCR plate wells are larger than low-profile plates and can be used in most traditional thermal cyclers and real-time PCR detection systems. These PCR plates minimize the risk of well-to-well cross contamination by reducing risk-splashing caused cross-over contamination.

Low-profile PCR plate wells are a newer design that reduces the possibility of condensate formation and provides advantages for light capture in fluorescence assays, low-volume reactions, and fast PCR.
Semi-skirted PCR plates are more warp-resistant due to the rigidity provided by the skirt on the plate's outer perimeter. These PCR plates can also be labeled or barcoded.
Non-skirted PCR plates can easily be cut into sectional sizes as needed by the user.