We recommend this semi-skirted plate for use with ABI® thermal cyclers and sequencers; it can be used directly with ABI® instruments with no adaptors and no recalibration of the instruments necessary. The only case where this is not true is with the ABI Fast Block thermal cyclers; in which case using our FrameStar® FastPlate is recommended instead - found here.

All of our PCR plates are moulded from virgin polypropylene under ISO certified cleanroom conditions in our UK-based production facility, and as such comply with the same stringent requirements as our FrameStar® range.

Technical Specifications

Plate Width	126.00 ± 0.25 mm
Plate Depth	86.00 ± 0.25 mm
Plate Height	22.10 ± 0.25 mm
Well Depth	20.20 ± 0.10 mm
Well Diameter	5.46 ± 0.10 mm
Distance to centre of A1 from top edge	11.5 ± 0.10 mm
Distance to centre of A1 from left edge	13.5 ± 0.10 mm
Pitch (distance between A1 and A2)	9.00 mm

Plate Features

Designed for and compatible with ABI® thermal cyclers and Real Time PCR instruments
Ultra-smooth, uniform, thin-walled polypropylene tubes for optimum PCR and real-time qPCR results
Maximum thermal conductivity for efficient heat transfer and precise thermal cycling
Raised well rims prevent cross contamination and facilitate effective sealing for reduced evaporation
Clear version has super clear wells for maximum sample visibility
Also available with frosted wells for increased qPCR signal intensities and improved detection sensitivity
Compatible with standard multichannel pipettes
Subject to a strict QC procedure which includes a visual check and leak testing of every tube
Standard 0.2 ml (200 µl) working volume, with a 0.3 ml (300 µl) total volume when used with sealing options
Available barcoded
Alternatively, our FrameStar® 2-component PCR plate range offers a plate with the same dimensions, but with the added benefits of a polycarbonate frame that eliminates plate distortion and warping during the PCR process, leading to less evaporation and sample loss. The range is also available with frosted wells for ABI®/Life Technologies® qPCR instrument users. Take a look here »
Barcoding

This plate is available with linear Code 128-format barcodes to aid identification and traceability for your samples. To order your plates with barcodes, simply add /SBC to the end of the ordering code for Standard Single Barcoding, /DBC for Standard Double Barcoding, /TBC for Standard Triple Barcoding, or /QBC for Standard Quadruple Barcoding (see Barcoding for more details).