Microtitre Plate Format
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A 96 Well Microtiter Plate-based Method for Monitoring Formation and Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Candida albicans Biofilms
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2010
We describe a simple, rapid and robust method for the formation of Candida albicans biofilms using 96 well microtiter plates and its utility in antifungal susceptibility testing of cells within biofilms.
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Microtiter Dish Biofilm Formation Assay
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2011
The assay describes a rapid means to measure early biofilm formation in bacteria and fungi. This method uses a microtiter plate as the substratum for microbial biofilm formation, and the biofilm is visualized using crystal violet strain. The assay provides either a qualitative or quantitative assay for early biofilm formation.
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex for First and Second Line Drugs by Broth Dilution in a Microtiter Plate Format
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2011
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is challenging but critical for patient care. This microtiter plate format offers testing of 12 antimycobacterial drugs and provides minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values, which will aid in appropriate treatment.
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Evaporation-reducing Culture Condition Increases the Reproducibility of Multicellular Spheroid Formation in Microtiter Plates
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2017
The uneven loss of medium from microtiter plates affects the reproducibility of uniform multicellular tumor spheroid formation. Improving culture conditions to reduce significant medium loss will improve the reproducibility of spheroid formation and the results of spheroid-based assays using the liquid-overlay technique.
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Measuring Caenorhabditis elegans Life Span in 96 Well Microtiter Plates
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2011
In this protocol we present a method to measure Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan in 96 well microtiter plates.
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The arrangement gives each well an independent reaction space, so multiple samples or reactions can be processed at the same time. Because the wells are organized in a rectangular pattern, the same handling and measurement sequence can be applied across many experimental positions. This supports parallel testing while limiting the volume required for each individual reaction.
Automated pipetting, incubation, and mixing help apply consistent processing conditions across wells. This consistency is important when many reactions must be compared, because variation in liquid handling or timing can affect measurements. Compatibility with automated equipment also allows plates to be processed at larger scale, supporting efficient screening and repeated experimental measurements.
After a biological reaction or test is processed, optical measurement can quantify signals from individual wells. Absorbance, fluorescence, or luminescence may serve as the measurement mode, depending on the assay. Recording these signals across the plate converts parallel reactions into comparable data, allowing researchers to evaluate biological activity, cell responses, or molecular analysis results.
A plate-based workflow commonly coordinates liquid dispensing, incubation, mixing, and optical measurement. Samples and reaction components are distributed among wells, the plate is handled under the required incubation conditions, and the contents may be mixed before measurement. Automated systems can execute these steps across the plate, creating a consistent sequence for many reactions.
Common applications include enzyme activity measurements, cell viability tests, immunoassays, and nucleic acid analysis. In each case, separate wells allow multiple samples, conditions, or reactions to be assessed within one organized plate. The resulting absorbance, fluorescence, or luminescence readings provide quantitative measurements that help compare assay outcomes across the tested wells.
This format is particularly useful when experiments require screening many reactions, samples, or conditions while conserving materials. Its scalability supports high-throughput work, and the regular plate arrangement suits robotic liquid handling. Researchers can also include repeated measurements within the same experiment, improving the efficiency of analysis and supporting experimental replication in biological studies.