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Description
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Storage & Handling
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Product Description
Cell culture dishes for standard adherent and suspension culture applications. Available in 35 mm, 60 mm, 100 mm, and 150 mm formats, each featuring a flat, optically clear bottom for distortion-free microscopic observation without removing the dish from the work surface. The base is marked to facilitate cell location and tracking across passages and time points.
The hand-held ring design allows secure, stable handling while wearing gloves — reducing the risk of contamination events during transfer, media exchange, and observation. A raised outer edge ensures consistent stacking stability during incubation, storage, and transport.
Available in TC-Treated and Suspension surface configurations:
TC-Treated
Adherent Cell Culture
"The Welcome Mat"
Hydrophilic surface promotes cell attachment and spreading for healthy monolayer formation. Ideal for primary cells, adherent cell lines, and standard tissue culture workflows.
Suspension
Non-Adherent Cell Culture
"The Non-Stick Surface"
Smooth, non-treated interior remains deliberately inert — keeping suspension cells freely floating without unwanted surface interaction. Ideal for suspension cultures, spheroid formation, and non-adherent cell lines.
Key Features & Benefits
- Optically transparent bottom — flat, distortion-free base allows direct microscopic observation without transferring the dish to a separate vessel
- Base marking — the base is marked to facilitate cell location, colony identification, and tracking across passages and time points
- Hand-held ring design — ergonomic outer ring allows secure, stable handling with standard lab gloves, reducing contamination risk during transfer and media exchange
- Raised outer edge — ensures consistent stacking stability during incubation, bench storage, and transport without slipping or tipping
- TC-Treated surface — hydrophilic treatment promotes cell attachment and monolayer formation for adherent cell lines and primary cells
- Suspension surface — smooth, non-treated interior prevents unwanted cell attachment for suspension cultures and spheroid formation
- Vented lid — supplied lid allows passive gas exchange for consistent CO₂ balance in incubator culture
- Four size formats — 35 mm, 60 mm, 100 mm, and 150 mm to match culture scale from small-volume assays to large-scale expansion
- DNase/RNase, Human DNA, ATP, and Pyrogen-free — certified for sensitive cell culture and molecular applications
- Sterile, individually wrapped — sterility maintained until point of use
⚠️ Single-use only — not autoclavable. Do not attempt to re-sterilize or reuse. Reuse may compromise sterility and surface treatment integrity.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Virgin polystyrene |
| Available Sizes | 35 mm | 60 mm | 100 mm | 150 mm |
| Surface Treatment | TC-Treated (adherent) or Suspension (non-treated) |
| Lid | Supplied — vented for passive gas exchange |
| Base | Optically transparent, flat bottom for microscopic observation |
| Bottom Marking | Base marked to facilitate cell location and tracking |
| Handling Design | Hand-held ring for secure gloved handling |
| Stacking | Raised outer edge for stable stacking |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma irradiation — dose verification per ISO 11137 |
| Sterility Assurance Level | SAL 10⁻⁶ |
| Quality System | Manufactured under ISO 13485 |
| Biocompatibility | Meets USP Class VI requirements |
| RNase / DNase-free | ✓ Certified |
| Human DNA-free | ✓ Certified |
| Pyrogen-free | ✓ Certified |
| ATP-free | ✓ Certified |
| Sterile | ✓ Yes — individually wrapped |
| Autoclavable | ⚠️ Not Autoclavable |
| Single-Use | ⚠️ Single-Use Only |
Storage & Handling
- Store in original sealed packaging in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and UV exposure
- Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 30°C (59°F – 86°F)
- Keep away from excessive humidity
- Do not use dishes from damaged or previously opened packaging
- Handle with gloves using standard aseptic technique inside a biosafety cabinet
- Use the hand-held ring design to minimize contact with the dish body and reduce contamination risk
- Inspect packaging integrity before opening — do not use if seal is compromised
- Single-use only — do not reuse between passages or experiments
- Dispose of used dishes in accordance with your institution's biosafety waste disposal guidelines
⚠️ Not autoclavable — the polystyrene material will deform under autoclave conditions and autoclaving will compromise the surface treatment. Dishes are pre-sterilized by gamma irradiation and certified contaminant-free from the factory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bottom grid marking used for?
The marking on the base of each dish allows you to locate and return to specific areas of the growth surface across multiple observation time points. This is particularly useful for colony tracking, wound healing assays, and any application where monitoring specific cell populations over time is required.
Can I observe cells directly in the dish under a microscope?
Yes. The flat, optically transparent polystyrene base is designed for direct inverted microscope observation without the need to transfer cells to a separate vessel. The distortion-free base provides clear imaging for routine observation, cell counting, and morphology assessment.
What is the difference between TC-Treated and Suspension dishes?
TC-Treated dishes have a hydrophilic surface that promotes cell attachment and spreading — ideal for adherent cell lines, primary cells, and monolayer culture. Suspension dishes have a smooth, non-treated interior that prevents unwanted surface attachment — suitable for suspension cultures, spheroid and organoid formation, and non-adherent cell lines.
What size dish should I use?
Size selection depends on the scale of your experiment and the volume of reagents required. The 35 mm dish is ideal for small-scale assays, transfections, and imaging. The 60 mm dish suits routine culture and moderate-scale experiments. The 100 mm dish is the most common choice for general cell culture and protein expression. The 150 mm dish is best for large-scale expansion, bulk harvest, and high-yield applications.
Are these dishes compatible with standard incubators?
Yes. The vented lid allows passive CO₂ and gas exchange in standard CO₂ incubators without removing the lid. The raised outer edge ensures stable stacking on incubator shelves without tipping during routine use.
Are Certificates of Analysis available?
Yes — Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request for all cell culture dishes. Each lot is tested and certified RNase-, DNase-, Human DNA-, ATP-, and Pyrogen-free, manufactured under ISO 13485, and meets USP Class VI biocompatibility requirements. Contact us with your lot number for documentation.
Description
Key Features
Specifications
Storage & Handling
FAQs
Product Description
Cell culture dishes for standard adherent and suspension culture applications. Available in 35 mm, 60 mm, 100 mm, and 150 mm formats, each featuring a flat, optically clear bottom for distortion-free microscopic observation without removing the dish from the work surface. The base is marked to facilitate cell location and tracking across passages and time points.
The hand-held ring design allows secure, stable handling while wearing gloves — reducing the risk of contamination events during transfer, media exchange, and observation. A raised outer edge ensures consistent stacking stability during incubation, storage, and transport.
Available in TC-Treated and Suspension surface configurations:
TC-Treated
Adherent Cell Culture
"The Welcome Mat"
Hydrophilic surface promotes cell attachment and spreading for healthy monolayer formation. Ideal for primary cells, adherent cell lines, and standard tissue culture workflows.
Suspension
Non-Adherent Cell Culture
"The Non-Stick Surface"
Smooth, non-treated interior remains deliberately inert — keeping suspension cells freely floating without unwanted surface interaction. Ideal for suspension cultures, spheroid formation, and non-adherent cell lines.
Key Features & Benefits
- Optically transparent bottom — flat, distortion-free base allows direct microscopic observation without transferring the dish to a separate vessel
- Base marking — the base is marked to facilitate cell location, colony identification, and tracking across passages and time points
- Hand-held ring design — ergonomic outer ring allows secure, stable handling with standard lab gloves, reducing contamination risk during transfer and media exchange
- Raised outer edge — ensures consistent stacking stability during incubation, bench storage, and transport without slipping or tipping
- TC-Treated surface — hydrophilic treatment promotes cell attachment and monolayer formation for adherent cell lines and primary cells
- Suspension surface — smooth, non-treated interior prevents unwanted cell attachment for suspension cultures and spheroid formation
- Vented lid — supplied lid allows passive gas exchange for consistent CO₂ balance in incubator culture
- Four size formats — 35 mm, 60 mm, 100 mm, and 150 mm to match culture scale from small-volume assays to large-scale expansion
- DNase/RNase, Human DNA, ATP, and Pyrogen-free — certified for sensitive cell culture and molecular applications
- Sterile, individually wrapped — sterility maintained until point of use
⚠️ Single-use only — not autoclavable. Do not attempt to re-sterilize or reuse. Reuse may compromise sterility and surface treatment integrity.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Virgin polystyrene |
| Available Sizes | 35 mm | 60 mm | 100 mm | 150 mm |
| Surface Treatment | TC-Treated (adherent) or Suspension (non-treated) |
| Lid | Supplied — vented for passive gas exchange |
| Base | Optically transparent, flat bottom for microscopic observation |
| Bottom Marking | Base marked to facilitate cell location and tracking |
| Handling Design | Hand-held ring for secure gloved handling |
| Stacking | Raised outer edge for stable stacking |
| Sterilization Method | Gamma irradiation — dose verification per ISO 11137 |
| Sterility Assurance Level | SAL 10⁻⁶ |
| Quality System | Manufactured under ISO 13485 |
| Biocompatibility | Meets USP Class VI requirements |
| RNase / DNase-free | ✓ Certified |
| Human DNA-free | ✓ Certified |
| Pyrogen-free | ✓ Certified |
| ATP-free | ✓ Certified |
| Sterile | ✓ Yes — individually wrapped |
| Autoclavable | ⚠️ Not Autoclavable |
| Single-Use | ⚠️ Single-Use Only |
Storage & Handling
- Store in original sealed packaging in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and UV exposure
- Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 30°C (59°F – 86°F)
- Keep away from excessive humidity
- Do not use dishes from damaged or previously opened packaging
- Handle with gloves using standard aseptic technique inside a biosafety cabinet
- Use the hand-held ring design to minimize contact with the dish body and reduce contamination risk
- Inspect packaging integrity before opening — do not use if seal is compromised
- Single-use only — do not reuse between passages or experiments
- Dispose of used dishes in accordance with your institution's biosafety waste disposal guidelines
⚠️ Not autoclavable — the polystyrene material will deform under autoclave conditions and autoclaving will compromise the surface treatment. Dishes are pre-sterilized by gamma irradiation and certified contaminant-free from the factory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bottom grid marking used for?
The marking on the base of each dish allows you to locate and return to specific areas of the growth surface across multiple observation time points. This is particularly useful for colony tracking, wound healing assays, and any application where monitoring specific cell populations over time is required.
Can I observe cells directly in the dish under a microscope?
Yes. The flat, optically transparent polystyrene base is designed for direct inverted microscope observation without the need to transfer cells to a separate vessel. The distortion-free base provides clear imaging for routine observation, cell counting, and morphology assessment.
What is the difference between TC-Treated and Suspension dishes?
TC-Treated dishes have a hydrophilic surface that promotes cell attachment and spreading — ideal for adherent cell lines, primary cells, and monolayer culture. Suspension dishes have a smooth, non-treated interior that prevents unwanted surface attachment — suitable for suspension cultures, spheroid and organoid formation, and non-adherent cell lines.
What size dish should I use?
Size selection depends on the scale of your experiment and the volume of reagents required. The 35 mm dish is ideal for small-scale assays, transfections, and imaging. The 60 mm dish suits routine culture and moderate-scale experiments. The 100 mm dish is the most common choice for general cell culture and protein expression. The 150 mm dish is best for large-scale expansion, bulk harvest, and high-yield applications.
Are these dishes compatible with standard incubators?
Yes. The vented lid allows passive CO₂ and gas exchange in standard CO₂ incubators without removing the lid. The raised outer edge ensures stable stacking on incubator shelves without tipping during routine use.
Are Certificates of Analysis available?
Yes — Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request for all cell culture dishes. Each lot is tested and certified RNase-, DNase-, Human DNA-, ATP-, and Pyrogen-free, manufactured under ISO 13485, and meets USP Class VI biocompatibility requirements. Contact us with your lot number for documentation.
Dimensions, Culture Area & Packaging Reference — click to expand
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| Dimension (mm) | Culture Area (cm²) |
Recommended Working Volume (mL) |
Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 × 10 | 8.9 | 2.1 – 3.7 | 20 dishes/bag · 25 bags/case |
| 60 × 15 | 21.3 | 4.0 – 7.0 | 10 dishes/bag · 50 bags/case |
| 100 × 20 | 57.2 | 11.3 – 18.8 | 10 dishes/bag · 30 bags/case |
| 150 × 20 | 143.7 | 25.1 – 50.3 | 5 dishes/bag · 20 bags/case |
35 × 10 mm
8.9 cm²
Working Volume
2.1 – 3.7 mL
Culture Area
8.9 cm²
Packaging
20 dishes/bag · 25 bags/case
60 × 15 mm
21.3 cm²
Working Volume
4.0 – 7.0 mL
Culture Area
21.3 cm²
Packaging
10 dishes/bag · 50 bags/case
100 × 20 mm
57.2 cm²
Working Volume
11.3 – 18.8 mL
Culture Area
57.2 cm²
Packaging
10 dishes/bag · 30 bags/case
150 × 20 mm
143.7 cm²
Working Volume
25.1 – 50.3 mL
Culture Area
143.7 cm²
Packaging
5 dishes/bag · 20 bags/case
* Recommended working volumes are based on standard seeding densities. Adjust as needed for your specific cell line and protocol.
Dimensions, Culture Area & Packaging Reference — click to expand
▼
| Dimension (mm) | Culture Area (cm²) |
Recommended Working Volume (mL) |
Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 × 10 | 8.9 | 2.1 – 3.7 | 20 dishes/bag · 25 bags/case |
| 60 × 15 | 21.3 | 4.0 – 7.0 | 10 dishes/bag · 50 bags/case |
| 100 × 20 | 57.2 | 11.3 – 18.8 | 10 dishes/bag · 30 bags/case |
| 150 × 20 | 143.7 | 25.1 – 50.3 | 5 dishes/bag · 20 bags/case |
35 × 10 mm
8.9 cm²
Working Volume
2.1 – 3.7 mL
Culture Area
8.9 cm²
Packaging
20 dishes/bag · 25 bags/case
60 × 15 mm
21.3 cm²
Working Volume
4.0 – 7.0 mL
Culture Area
21.3 cm²
Packaging
10 dishes/bag · 50 bags/case
100 × 20 mm
57.2 cm²
Working Volume
11.3 – 18.8 mL
Culture Area
57.2 cm²
Packaging
10 dishes/bag · 30 bags/case
150 × 20 mm
143.7 cm²
Working Volume
25.1 – 50.3 mL
Culture Area
143.7 cm²
Packaging
5 dishes/bag · 20 bags/case
* Recommended working volumes are based on standard seeding densities. Adjust as needed for your specific cell line and protocol.
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