Thermo Scientific™ μDrop™ and μDrop Duo Plates

Catalog No.	Product Type
50-190-3760	μDrop Plate

Catalog No. 50-190-3760 Supplier Thermo Scientific™ Supplier No. N12391

Description

Thermo Scientific™ μDrop and μDrop Duo plates are used for low volume (2-10 μl) photometric DNA, RNA and protein quantitation and purity analysis. The μDrop plates are compatible with Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX and Multiskan SkyHigh microplate readers. The ready-made protocols in SkanIt software or Multiskan SkyHigh user interface make quantification fast and easy.

Thermo Scientific™ μDrop™ and μDrop™ Duo Plates are ideal tools for quick and easy photometric low-volume (2–10 μl) concentration measurements of DNA, RNA, protein samples, or spectral scanning. The low volume area is designed to be used with 8-channel pipette for fast and accurate multiple sample pipetting. The plates also contain a separate area for cuvette measurement. μDrop Plates are compatible with Thermo Scientific Varioskan™ LUX, Multiskan™ Sky and Multiskan SkyHigh microplate readers. The intuitive Thermo Scientific SkanIt™ software and Multiskan SkyHigh user interface offer ready-made measurement protocols for quick sample measurement and analysis.

• dsDNA detection range from a few micrograms to a few milligrams per milliliter
• Sixteen sample positions for quick and easy measurement of sample volumes down to 2μL
• Compatible with an eight-channel pipette for easy sample addition
• Quick and easy to wipe off the samples in serial measurements
• Ready-made Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software sessions for nucleic acid analysis
• Measurement slot for a rectangular cuvette
• Compatible with Multiskan Sky, Multiskan GO, Varioskan LUX and Varioskan Flash
   

Specifications

• Product Type: μDrop Plate
• Plate Type: μDrop Duo Plate
• Capacity (Metric): 2 to 10μL (low-volume function)
• No. of Positions: 16

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to use a cuvette when using µDrop and µDrop Duo Plates?

µDrop and µDrop Duo Plates (Cat. No. N12391, N12391M2) are designed for low-volume (2 to 10 µL) photometric concentration measurements of DNA, RNA, protein, or spectral scanning and can be used without a cuvette. The plates feature a low volume area that allows for direct sample application, eliminating the need for a traditional cuvette. This design facilitates quick and efficient sample preparation and measurement, making the process more streamlined.

What is the blanking process for µDrop and µDrop Duo Plates?

The blanking process for µDrop and µDrop Duo Plates (Cat. No. N12391, N12391M2) involves using a designated well under the cuvette for blanking purposes. Specifically, the blank sample is added to the G11 well of the first plate in the layout. This blank sample is used to calibrate the measurements and help ensure accuracy by accounting for any background noise or interference. Each measurement should contain a blank subtraction and we recommend including at least one blank sample in each measurement to maintain the integrity of the results. There are different ways to perform the blank subtraction:

- Blanks on the same µDrop or µDrop Duo Plate
- Sample-specific blanks
- Previously made blanks

Can I use the µDrop Plate (Cat. No. N12391) with the Multiskan Sky Microplate Spectrophotometer?

Yes, the µDrop Plate can be used with the Multiskan Sky Microplate Spectrophotometer. Prewritten protocols are available in the SkanIt Software Cloud Library.

Can the µDrop Plate be used with the Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader?

Yes, the µDrop Plate can be used. Prewritten protocols are available in the SkanIt Software Cloud library.