The ultimate in Micro Sampling Techniques For UV/Vis Applications

Cat. No. SZ-220-92788-00

The Tray Cell is designed for measurements of DNA/RNA or protein samples and enables highly accurate analysis of extremely small samples with remarkable reproducibility.

The dimensions of the Tray Cell are equivalent to a standard cuvette in order to work in most spectrophotometers. Using the 1 mm or 0.2 mm cap creates a defined optical light path of 1 mm and 0.2 mm respectively. This generates virtual dilution factors of 1:10 or 1:50 in comparison to a measurement with a standard 10 mm cuvette. This feature saves time and avoids dilution errors. If desired, samples can be retrieved after the measurement for further processing.

The required sample volume for the 1 mm cap is 3 μl to 5 μl and for the 0.2 mm cap 0.7 μl to 4 μl. With the Tray Cell the average dynamic range for dsDNA is between 2 ng/μl and 5,000 ng/μl. The mean dynamicrange depends strongly on the type of photometer used.

Due to the integrated beam deflection and the use of fiber-optic cables it is possible to measure the sample directly on the surface of the optical window. The cap with mirror provides a well-defined optical light path and prevents the sample from drying up. The measurement remains reproducible because the sample will not be enriched by evaporation of the solvent. During filling and cleaning stages, the cell remains in the photometer. This guarantees a continuously identical position of the aperture in the light beam and no variation in comparison to the reference measurement.