Microtiter plate temperature control

摘要

The present invention provides methods and apparatus for efficiently providing accurate temperature control of a microtiter cold plate and precise alignment of the microtiter cold plate with a microtiter plate.

主权项

1. A microtiter cold plate assembly comprising:
a microtiter cold plate rigid body comprising a single piece of metallic material, said rigid body comprising a flat top surface with several mechanical stops protruding from said top surface, said rigid body further comprising coolant channels in an opposite surface to the flat top surface and coolant fitting ports on one or more sides of said rigid body, said coolant fitting ports in fluid communication with said coolant channels, a cover plate sealing said coolant channels, insulation over all but the top surface, and support legs extending from the rigid body underside protruding through said insulation, said support legs comprising the single piece of metallic material of the rigid body.