Starna Demountable Micro-Volume (DMV) Bio Cell

The Starna Demountable Micro-Volume (DMV) Bio Cell uses advanced precision micromachining techniques and materials to produce a high energy throughput, ultralow-volume (<2.5 µL) direct sampling solution for life science samples. It provides accurate and reproducible measurements on existing spectrophotometers, using sample volumes down to 0.6 µL across a wide range of concentrations.

By providing minimal energy reduction, the design ensures that sufficient optical energy is available to measure low-volume samples accurately across a wide absorbance range - an important benefit to scientists who require accuracy and precision. Incorporating this simple optical transmission path allows the product to be used in most UV-Visible spectrophotometers without compromise for the determination of nucleic acids or proteins.

Available in 0.5, 0.2 and 0.125 mm path lengths, the accuracy of the product may be validated using a specially formulated variant of the Starna Green Certified Reference Material (CRM). In addition, for technicians working with DNA materials and who require confidence in their analysis, Starna offers the DNACON 260/280 CRM, which is formulated to match the capabilities of the DMV-Bio Cell.

The product uses a magnetic closure mechanism which facilitates rapid filling/emptying plus easy cleaning of the cell in order to prevent carryover.