Specifications

Below are standard specifications for plastic cell culture plates. Items marked Customizable are available upon request.

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Format	Material	Wells	Bottom	Well Volume (µL)	Recommended Working Vol. (µL)	Surface	Sterile
6-well	PS	6	Flat	~6000	1500-3000	TC/Super	Gamma
12-well	PS	12	Flat	~3000	1000-2000	TC/Super	Gamma
24-well	PS	24	Flat	~2000	500-1000	TC/Super	Gamma
48-well	PS	48	Flat	~1000	300-800	TC/Super	Gamma
96-well	PS	96	Flat	~350	100-300	TC/Super	Gamma

Dimensions are typical values and may vary slightly by batch. Surface options: TC-treated, super-hydrophilic, untreated.

📌 Customization Notes:
• Custom formats available (6/12/24/48/96-well)
• Surface treatment options: TC-treated / super-hydrophilic / untreated
• U-bottom and V-bottom options available
• With/without lid options available
• Different plate colors available (clear/white/black)

Product Description

I. Overview

The plastic cell culture plate is an essential consumable for high-throughput cell culture and drug screening in the laboratory. Manufactured from high-clarity polystyrene (PS) through precision injection molding, featuring a flat, smooth plate body with uniform well bottoms and high transparency for easy microscopic observation of cell morphology.

Available in 6-well, 12-well, 24-well, 48-well, and 96-well formats to meet different throughput requirements. Available in TC-treated and super-hydrophilic treated surfaces — TC-treated surfaces are suitable for adhesion and spreading of common cell lines; super-hydrophilic treated surfaces are suitable for difficult-to-culture cells or low-serum conditions. Sterilized by gamma irradiation, sterile individually wrapped, DNase/RNase-free, pyrogen-free, and non-cytotoxic.

The plate design complies with SBS standards (ANSI/SLAS 1-2004), compatible with most automated liquid handling workstations and plate readers. Suitable for high-throughput cell culture, drug screening, cell proliferation and cytotoxicity assays, and more.

🔬 Product Advantages:
High-Clarity PS — Easy microscopic observation of cell morphology
Multiple Formats — 6/12/24/48/96-well for different throughput needs
Multiple Surfaces — TC-treated / Super-hydrophilic for different cell types
SBS Compliant — Compatible with automated workstations and plate readers
Sterile Individually Wrapped — DNase/RNase-free, pyrogen-free, non-cytotoxic

II. Core Performance Parameters

Material: High-clarity polystyrene (PS)
Process: Precision injection molding
Formats: 6-well / 12-well / 24-well / 48-well / 96-well
Surfaces: TC-treated / Super-hydrophilic / Untreated
Sterilization: Gamma irradiated
Packaging: Individually wrapped
Quality: DNase/RNase-free, pyrogen-free, non-cytotoxic
Standard: SBS compliant (ANSI/SLAS 1-2004)
Temperature Range: -20℃ ~ 60℃

III. Material & Workmanship

Manufactured from medical-grade polystyrene (PS) resin in a cleanroom environment. The plate body is flat and smooth with uniform well bottoms to ensure consistent culture conditions across all wells. The lid fits securely to prevent cross-contamination.

Surface treatment is applied using vacuum plasma treatment technology to ensure surface hydrophilicity and uniformity. Super-hydrophilic surfaces are modified with special chemical treatments to enhance cell adhesion and growth efficiency. Every batch undergoes rigorous dimensional and visual inspection to ensure consistent quality.

Applications

Typical Applications

Cell Culture

Routine culture, passaging, and expansion of adherent and suspension cells

Drug Screening

High-throughput drug screening, compound activity testing

Cell Proliferation/Cytotoxicity

MTT, CCK-8, LDH and other cell viability assays

Cell Migration/Invasion

Wound healing assays, Transwell assays

Cell Transfection

Plasmid transfection, siRNA transfection experiments

ELISA

Cell supernatant ELISA detection

Industries

Teaching Labs Cell biology education
Pharmaceutical Drug discovery, QC labs
Biotechnology Cell therapy, genetic engineering
Research Institutions Cell biology and pharmacology laboratories

Selection Guide

I. By Format

Application	Recommended Format	Use Case
Small-scale culture, cell passaging	6-well / 12-well	Small samples, precious cell lines
Medium-throughput screening	24-well / 48-well	Routine drug screening, cell assays
High-throughput screening	96-well	Large-scale drug screening, proliferation assays

II. By Surface Treatment

Culture Requirement	Recommended Surface	Cell/Application Type
Suspension cell culture	Untreated	Suspension cell lines, microbial culture
Routine adherent cell culture	TC-treated	HeLa, 293, MCF-7 and common cell lines
Difficult cells, primary cells	Super-hydrophilic	Primary cells, transfected lines, serum-free culture

💡 Selection Tip: 96-well TC-treated plate is the most commonly used format for high-throughput screening.
For cell passaging and expansion, choose 6-well or 12-well.
For high-throughput drug screening, choose 96-well.
For difficult cells or primary cells, choose super-hydrophilic surface.

Operation & Maintenance

User Guide

Below are standard operating guidelines for plastic cell culture plates. Proper use ensures culture results and experimental reliability.

I. Pre-use Preparation

Inspect packaging integrity and plate condition
Check the sterilization expiry date
Perform all operations in a laminar flow hood or biosafety cabinet
Prepare culture media, cell suspension, and other materials

II. Culture Operation

Open the sterile packaging in the laminar flow hood
Add cell suspension to each well according to the experimental design
Gently shake the plate to distribute cells evenly
Cover with the lid and place in the incubator
Monitor cell growth regularly as required
For assays, process according to the detection method

III. Disposal

Dispose of used plates in biohazard waste containers
Plates used for cell culture should be disposed according to biosafety regulations

💡 From a Seasoned Lab Technician: "Sterile technique is the lifeline of cell culture" — All operations must be performed in a laminar flow hood or biosafety cabinet.
"Add gently to avoid bubbles" — Add against the wall to avoid bubbles that affect cell distribution.
"96-well for high-throughput, 6-well for passaging" — Choose the right format for your experiment.
"Label clearly" — Mark the lid or plate side with cell name, passage number, date, etc.

Care & Notes

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⚠️ Safety & Compliance Checklist

Aseptic Technique

All operations should be performed in a laminar flow hood or biosafety cabinet

Personal Protection

Wear lab coat, gloves, and safety goggles when necessary

Sterilization

Used plates should be autoclaved before disposal

Biosafety

Follow appropriate biosafety guidelines when handling biohazardous samples

Plastic Cell Culture Plate

Specifications

Product Description

I. Overview

II. Core Performance Parameters

III. Material & Workmanship

Applications

Cell Culture

Drug Screening

Cell Proliferation/Cytotoxicity

Cell Migration/Invasion

Cell Transfection

ELISA

Selection Guide

I. By Format

II. By Surface Treatment

User Guide

I. Pre-use Preparation

II. Culture Operation

III. Disposal

Care & Notes

Aseptic Technique

Personal Protection

Sterilization

Biosafety

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Plastic Cell Culture Plate

Specifications

Product Description

I. Overview

II. Core Performance Parameters

III. Material & Workmanship

Applications

Cell Culture

Drug Screening

Cell Proliferation/Cytotoxicity

Cell Migration/Invasion

Cell Transfection

ELISA

Selection Guide

I. By Format

II. By Surface Treatment

User Guide

I. Pre-use Preparation

II. Culture Operation

III. Disposal

Care & Notes

Aseptic Technique

Personal Protection

Sterilization

Biosafety

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