Thermo Scientific
Thermo Scientific μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates User Manual
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Introduction to the μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates
Introduction
Thermo Scientific™ μDrop™ and μDrop™ Duo Plates are tools designed for quick and easy absorbance
measurement of low sample volumes (2–10 μl) and cuvettes with the following instruments:
• Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ SkyHigh
• Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ Sky
• Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ GO
• Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX
The μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates are typically used for photometric DNA, RNA and protein
quantitation and purity analysis.
The μDrop Plate consists of two separate measurement locations, one for measuring low-sample
volumes and the other for cuvettes. The μDrop Duo Plate consist of three separate measurement
locations, two for measuring low-sample volumes and one for cuvettes.
The low-volume area of the μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates is compatible with an 8-channel pipette to
enable easy pipetting of the samples to the μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates. It can be used for endpoint
and spectral measurements.
The cuvette slot is compatible with standard rectangular cuvettes with a stopper. It can be used for
endpoint, spectral and kinetic measurements.
Intended use
The μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates enable quick and easy absorbance measurements with low sample
volumes and standard rectangular cuvettes with a stopper. The main applications are photometric
nucleic acid and protein analysis.
The μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates are intended to be used in research laboratories by professional
personnel.
The μDrop and μDrop Duo Plates are designed to be a part of an analyzing system for the end user,
who is responsible for validating the system to ensure reliable and safe results. We recommend using
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) during the analysis process.
