There are two common well heights for PCR tubes and plates:
High-profile (full-height; around 20.7 mm) wells are “standard” and fit in most classical thermal cyclers and real-time PCR detection systems, such as Bio-Rad's iCycler®, iQ™ series real-time PCR detection systems, and Applied Biosystems' regular PCR systems and DNA sequencers.
Low-profile (around 15.5 mm) wells are the newer design that reduces the potential for condensate formation and offers advantages for light capture in fluorescence assays, low-volume reactions, and fast PCR. They have been recommended for newer instruments such as Bio-Rad's C1000 Touch™ and S1000™ thermal cyclers, CFX series real-time PCR detection systems, and Applied Biosystems' fast PCR systems.
Instruments with adjustable lids can usually use both high-profile and low-profile wells. These instruments include Bio-Rad's 1000-series and DNA Engine® series thermal cyclers.
Our foils and optically clear seals have a strong adhesive that minimizes sample evaporation and peels off easily for simple sample retrieval.
Optically Clear Adhesive Seals
Microseal 'B' PCR Plate Seals
Optical seal – same seal can also be used for qPCR, including qPCR-based library quantification assays Widely adopted for research – Bio-Rad’s most popular seal
Foil Adhesive Seals
Microseal 'F' PCR Plate Seals
Ideal for sample storage – highly solvent resistant and suitable for storage down to –80°C Pierceable aluminum – easily retrieve sample by piercing with pipette tip
Unskirted 48-well PCR plates made of polypropylene for low protein binding are easily cut with scissors if less than a whole plate is needed. Available in low-profile and high-profile versions.
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