What is the difference between the MicroAmp Optical Tubes (P/N801-0933) and the ABI PRISM Optical Tubes (P/N 4316567)? Is there any difference in the quality of the plastic used for the two different types?
There is no difference between these tubes.The MicroAmp Optical Tubes (P/N N801-0933) and the ABI PRISM Optical Tubes (P/N 4316567) are both made of a high-grade polypropylene. The tubes are frosted on the bottom and the caps provide for enhanced light transfer. Using non-optical tubes can give rise to significant attenuations in signal and therefore will lead to potential decreases in sensitivity in real-time assays.