| Product Features |
Lab-Tek® |
Lab-Tek® II |
| Configurations |
1, 2, 4, 8 well |
1, 2, 4, 8 well |
| Media chamber material |
Proprietary cell culture grade polystyrene (PS) |
Proprietary cell culture grade polystyrene (PS): non removable |
| Slide Materials |
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| Cover |
Clear polystyrene, no handle, facilitates microscopic viewing |
Clear polystyrene, with handle for aseptic manipulations |
| Sealant |
Non-toxic medical grade silicone |
Non-toxic medical grade silicone |
| Growth Surface |
For adherent cell culture. Good growth with fastidious cells, e.g., neurons |
For adherent cell culture. Good growth with fastidious cells, e.g., neurons |
| Biological testing |
BHK-21, Hep-2 cells |
BHK-21, Hep-2 cells |
| Leak tested |
Yes |
Yes |
| Slide background fluorescence |
Glass: Minimal fluorescence |
Glass: Minimal fluorescence |
| Coverslip compatibility |
Yes, following gasket removal |
Yes |
| Writing surface |
none |
none |