Plastic Makes the Difference: Ideal Real-time PCR Signals with Optimized Plastic Products

Various microplates are available for quantitative real-time PCR in 96 well format. The main difference is the color, which significantly influences the real-time PCR signal quality and thus the results.

A wide range of microplates from various manufacturers is available for real-time PCR in 96 well format. The major difference between these plates is the color. The plates range from transparent clear to opaque black and white. Transparent clear microplates provide better visibility of the liquids for the user and are therefore more user-friendly. Black plates offer the lowest background noise. In terms of performance, however, white microplates stand out.