96-Well Flat Bottom Microplates with Lids — TC Treated, Sterile, Polystyrene, White, Individually Packed (333-8091-W1I)
These 96-well microplates feature a flat-bottom well geometry and a 0.37 mL per-well working volume, molded from white polystyrene and supplied with individual lids for contamination control. Each plate is tissue-culture treated and gamma-sterilized, making them ready for cell-based assays and other sterile applications straight from the package. Individually packed, they arrive ready for immediate use in applications where sterility and well-to-well consistency are essential.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 333-8091-W1I |
| Format | 96-Well Microplate with Lid |
| Well Bottom | Flat Bottom |
| Well Volume | 0.37 mL |
| Surface Treatment | Tissue-Culture (TC) Treated |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | White |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Packaging | Individually Packed |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Cell proliferation, viability, and cytotoxicity assays requiring TC-treated surfaces
- Luminescence and fluorescence-based microplate assays where a white well background enhances signal reflectance
- ELISA and other absorbance-based immunoassays in a standard 96-well format
- Cell culture and adherent cell studies requiring a sterile, tissue-culture treated surface
- High-throughput screening workflows where individual plate packaging minimizes cross-contamination risk
Material & Chemical Resistance
Polystyrene provides the rigidity and optical consistency well-suited to standard microplate readers and aqueous biological samples. PS is compatible with aqueous buffers, culture media, and most standard biological reagents. Avoid acetone, alcohols above 70%, and aromatic or chlorinated solvents, which can craze, cloud, or dissolve polystyrene; polystyrene microplates are not autoclavable and should not be subjected to dry or steam heat sterilization.
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 surface treatment and sterile, individually packed presentation support consistent, reproducible results across cell-based workflows. 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 does tissue-culture (TC) treatment mean for these microplates?
TC treatment is a surface modification process — typically a corona discharge or similar oxidative treatment — that increases the hydrophilicity of the polystyrene well surface, promoting cell attachment and spreading. This makes the plates appropriate for adherent cell culture and cell-based assays.
Why choose a white microplate over a clear one?
White well walls reflect and amplify emitted light signals, which improves sensitivity in luminescence-based assays such as luciferase reporter assays and bioluminescence detection. For absorbance-based readings, a clear plate is typically preferred; the choice depends on the detection modality of your assay.
Are the lids included, and do they maintain sterility between uses?
Yes, a lid is included with each individually packed plate. The individual packaging preserves sterility until the plate is opened. Once opened, the lid reduces airborne contamination during incubation but does not restore gamma-sterile conditions; standard aseptic technique should be followed throughout use.