Deep well plates are versatile tools used for a wide range of applications, including sample storage, cell culture, and high-throughput screening. Their design typically consists of a rectangular or square matrix of wells, each capable of holding a specified volume of liquid. These plates come in various sizes, most commonly 96-well and 384-well formats, although other configurations are available to suit specific experimental needs.

96-Well Deep Well Plate: This is one of the most common formats, and it features 96 individual wells arranged in an 8x12 matrix. Each well can hold a larger volume of liquid compared to standard microplates, making them ideal for applications that require greater sample volumes or when evaporation needs to be minimized. The 96-well deep well plate is compatible with automated liquid handling systems, simplifying the process of transferring samples and reagents.

384-Well Deep Well Plate: This format takes the miniaturization of experiments a step further by offering four times the number of wells in the same footprint as a 96-well plate. The 384-well deep well plate is particularly useful for high-throughput applications, where a large number of samples or reactions need to be processed simultaneously. However, the reduced well volume in the 384-well format may limit the types of assays that can be performed.