96-Well Conical Bottom Microplates with Lids — TC Treated, Sterile, 0.30 mL, Polystyrene (333-8001-01V)
These 96-well microplates feature a conical bottom geometry and a 0.30 mL per-well volume, molded from polystyrene and supplied with individual lids for contamination control. Each plate is tissue-culture (TC) treated and sterile, making them well suited for cell-based assays, culture screening, and other applications where surface-modified labware is required. Supplied individually packed, part number 333-8001-01V arrives ready for immediate use in aseptic workflows.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 333-8001-01V |
| Format | 96-Well Microplate |
| Well Bottom | Conical |
| Well Volume | 0.30 mL |
| Surface Treatment | Tissue-Culture (TC) Treated |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Lid | Included |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | Natural (clear) |
| Packaging | Individually Packed |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Cell culture screening and propagation requiring TC-treated well surfaces
- Small-volume cell-based assays where a conical bottom aids cell pelleting or concentration
- Compound library screening and dilution series in sterile, lidded formats
- Suspension cell collection and low-volume centrifugation workflows
- General microplate-format sample storage and preparation requiring contamination control
Material & Chemical Resistance
Polystyrene provides the optical clarity needed for absorbance and fluorescence readings in standard microplate readers, and it performs well with aqueous samples, culture media, and standard biological buffers. As with all PS labware, polystyrene is not compatible with acetone, alcohols above 70%, or aromatic and chlorinated solvents, which can craze or dissolve the material; it is also not autoclavable. The TC surface treatment enhances cell attachment through oxidation of the well surface and is a permanent modification inherent to each plate.
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, Caplugs® Evergreen 96-well microplates are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free polystyrene resin. Each plate is individually packed to preserve sterility until point of use. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer and ships from USA inventory, typically same business day for stocking items, with tiered pricing available for institutional and grant-funded laboratories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advantage of a conical well bottom compared to a flat or round bottom?
A conical (V-shaped) well bottom concentrates cells or particulates toward a single point at the base of the well, which facilitates pelleting, aspiration of supernatant, and recovery of small cell populations or precipitates in low-volume workflows.
Are the lids supplied sterile and individually packed with each plate?
Yes — each microplate and its corresponding lid are sterile and individually packed, maintaining aseptic integrity until the package is opened at the point of use.
Can these plates be used with standard microplate readers and liquid-handling equipment?
The standard 96-well footprint is designed to conform to widely accepted microplate format conventions, making these plates generally compatible with most microplate readers, washers, and liquid-handling systems that accept the standard 96-well format. Always verify clearance and geometry requirements with your specific instrument before use.