Porvair Sciences developed the Krystal 2000 microplate range to address performance limiting well-to-well crosstalk inherent in most assay plates. Incorporating individual clear cups molded into either a black or white polypropylene matrix, crosstalk is eliminated and improvements are shown in sensitivity, photometric accuracy, and repeatability of bottom reading absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence measurements. The Krystal 2000 range maintains 96-well microplate dimensions and is fully compatible with all commercially available plate readers, robotic sample processors, and automated liquid handling systems. Constructed in ultra-pure grade polystyrene, Krystal 2000 microplates are available in opaque white, solid black and black and white combination formats. For sensitive fluorescence measurements, the black plate provides the all-absorbing background needed to minimize background interference. The opaque white plate maximizes reflectivity enabling weakly emitting luminescence assays to be routinely undertaken. In addition to optimized luminescence and fluorescence measurements the unique design offers improved cell binding efficiency and allows for direct measurements on bottom reading spectrophotometers and inverted microscopes.

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