Five Things to Consider Before Buying Your Next PCR Plate (Bulletin 3484)

PCR plates are often overlooked, but they can affect results as much as reagents and instruments. This guide covers five questions to ask before buying: plate height, skirt type, well color, frame rigidity, and manufacturer quality. It explains how Bio-Rad Hard-Shell PCR Plates address each one, including automation compatibility and ISO 13485 manufacturing.

Key takeaways:

• Match plate height and skirt to your thermal cycler to avoid evaporation and crushed wells
• White wells improve signal-to-noise and prevent bleed-through
• Rigid two-component plates resist warping and work with automation