• All assay reactions in Optimiser™ microplate occur in the microfluidic channel at the base of each well. Optimiser™ wells simply serve as loading ports for samples and reagents which are subsequently drawn into the microchannels. Optimiser™ microchannels have a significantly higher surface to volume ratio compared to the wells of a traditional plate. This fact, coupled with significant reductions in diffusion distance results in significant improvements in assay kinetics, performance and work flow compared to traditional microtiter plates.
  • We strongly urge users to familiarize themselves with the user manual and to review the FAQ section and application notes to understand the benefits as well as the limitations of Optimiser&trade microplates.