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Figure 1-17:
Top View of a 96-Well Microplate
For fluorescence, Molecular Devices generally recommends black-walled,
clear-bottom microplates for bottom reading, and all-black microplates
for top reading, because they have lower backgrounds than clear plates.
For luminescence, white microplates can optimize light collection.
Note:
Not all microplates are made with the same materials. Some
plastics, most notably polystyrene, have significant native fluorescence
and can cause moderate to severe background fluorescence, especially
in the UV range. If your fluorescence experiments require high
sensitivity, it might be appropriate to use microplates designed and
designated by the manufacturer to reduce background fluorescence.
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