Porvair Sciences has launched Microlute CP - a new generation of Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) 96-well microplates and cartridges that aims to take SPE to a new level of performance.

It will try to enhance the reproducibility of analyte extraction and recovery from biological, environmental and chemical samples.

Microlute CP uses a hybrid structure, a solid interconnected network of evenly distributed pores combined with the retentive media. This design enhances the flow-through of samples to maximise interactions between analytes and the solid phase to deliver a reproducible SPE method.

Microlute CP microplates and cartridges benefit from a technological development which enables immobilisation of active media within the structure of Vyon, a porous plastic to form a structured interconnected network of even distributed pores. This hybrid technology results in the formation of a chemically active porous filter, which can overcome inconsistencies and variabilities often associated with loose-packed methods. 

The porous properties of Microlute CP allows for consistent and controlled flow of samples throughout the filter and can lead to better extraction and recovery performance. The single solid structure used in Microlute CP plates eliminates the need for multiple porous filters for media support which can further disrupt flow rates and lead to unwanted material breakthrough. These technological advances have given rise to a new SPE methodology that extracts and cleans up your samples with enhanced reproducibility (< 4% RSD).