hello jesica,

       i used both strips and plates (axygen and eppendorf respectively) as per convenience for my rt-PCR experiment. it wont affect your result so you can go for strip fromm Thermo and Biorad plates independently (my personal opinion). as a precaution don't touch strips and tubes with naked hands or avoid if possible.

Good luck

the only thing you should be concerned about in my opinion is that the cap will seal the plate properly otherwise, your reaction will evaporate. There should not be problems regarding the reading compatability.

The best place for such questions is the company itself.

Thanks for both commentaries...,

regard the company, Biorad company obviously tell me that use Biorad plates and biorad cap, and the other company can not assure that it will work! :(

I worry about the type of material they are made, because when I see them they are not equal, one is an ultraclear cap (opticon see the fluorecence from the top) and the other not mention this....