12-Well Flat Bottom Microplates with Lids — TC Treated, Sterile, Polystyrene, Individually Packed (333-8026-01F)
These 12-well flat bottom microplates are molded from polystyrene and feature tissue culture (TC) surface treatment for enhanced cell attachment, making them well suited for adherent cell culture, assay development, and sample incubation workflows. Each well holds 6.76 mL, providing generous volume capacity for medium-scale culture formats, and every plate ships individually packed with a matching lid to protect contents from contamination. Supplied sterile and ready for direct use, 333-8026-01F integrates into standard cell biology and life science laboratory protocols.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 333-8026-01F |
| Format | 12-Well Microplate |
| Bottom Geometry | Flat Bottom |
| Well Volume | 6.76 mL |
| Surface Treatment | Tissue Culture (TC) Treated |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | Natural (clear) |
| Lid | Included |
| Packaging | Individually Packed |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Adherent mammalian cell culture requiring a TC-treated surface for improved cell attachment and spreading
- Primary cell and stem cell culture where well-to-well isolation and contamination control are essential
- Cell-based assays, proliferation studies, and cytotoxicity screening in a 12-well format
- Organoid and co-culture experiments benefiting from the larger 6.76 mL well volume
- Sample incubation and reagent preparation where a sterile, lidded well plate is required
Material & Chemical Resistance
Polystyrene provides the optical clarity needed for visual inspection and microscopy through the flat bottom, and its rigidity ensures dimensional consistency across all 12 wells. PS labware performs well with aqueous media, standard biological buffers, and saline-based reagents commonly used in cell culture. As with all polystyrene labware, exposure to acetone, alcohols above 70%, and aromatic or chlorinated solvents should be avoided, as these can craze, cloud, or dissolve the material; polystyrene is not autoclavable, so sterility is maintained through the supplied sterile-packed, individually lidded format rather than post-use resterilization.
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen microplates are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free polystyrene resin. The TC treatment and sterile individual packaging are applied under controlled production conditions to ensure consistent cell culture performance lot to lot. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer and ships from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for high-throughput research programs and institutional purchasing agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "TC Treated" mean for these microplates?
Tissue culture (TC) treatment modifies the polystyrene surface — typically through corona discharge or similar processes — to increase hydrophilicity and promote protein adsorption, which improves attachment and growth of adherent cell lines compared to untreated PS surfaces.
Are the lids included, and do they maintain sterility?
Yes — each microplate ships individually packed with a matching lid. The individual packaging and included lid help maintain the sterile barrier during storage and use, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination between experiments.
Can these plates be used with suspension cultures as well as adherent cells?
While TC-treated surfaces are optimized for adherent cell attachment, the plates can also be used for suspension culture workflows. The 6.76 mL well volume and flat bottom accommodate standard media volumes and allow straightforward visual assessment of suspension cultures.