Microplates

Microplates are a fundamental tool in laboratory settings, extensively used in analytical research and clinical diagnostics. These flat plates come with multiple wells that can range from 6 to 1536 per plate, allowing simultaneous tests on a large number of samples under identical conditions, making them highly efficient for high-throughput screening, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), cell culture, and genetic sequencing.

Constructed typically from plastics like polystyrene or polypropylene, microplates are designed to be compatible with automated equipment and laboratory instruments such as pipettors and readers. Their design can vary to include different well shapes (round, square, or conical), surfaces (treated or untreated), and colors (clear, white, or black), each tailored for specific types of assays or optical requirements.