ibidi µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom

All-in-one 18 well chamber slide for cost-effective experiments with small cell numbers and low reagent volumes.

ibidi µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom

Microscopy slide that is ideal for high-resolution imaging through the No. 1.5H glass bottom with the highest optical quality and low thickness variability.

Technical Drawing


Technical drawings and details are available in the
Instructions (PDF).

Technical Features

  • Chambered glass coverslip with 18 independent wells
  • Bottom made from D 263 M Schott glass, No. 1.5H (170 +/- 5 µm)
  • May require coating to promote cell attachment
  • Imaging chamber slide with excellent optical quality for high-end microscopy
  • Closely fitting lid for low evaporation
  • Individual well walls for minimizing well-to-well crosstalk and contaminations
  • Compatible with staining and fixation solutions
  • Also available with an ibidi Polymer Coverslip Bottom for superior cell growth: µ-Slide 18 Well
  • Also available as an adhesive version without a bottom: sticky-Slide 18 Well
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Application Examples

Multiple conditions on one µ-Slide: For immunofluorescence stainings, toxicological screenings, cell surface coatings.

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Fluorescence microscopy of rat fibroblasts (Rat1) in a µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom. Red: alpha-tubulin, green: F-actin, stained with LifeAct-TagGFP2 Protein; blue: nuclei (ibidi Mounting Medium with DAPI). 60x objective lens, oil immersion.

Specifications

Outer dimensions (w x l) 25.5 x 75.5 mm²
Number of wells 18
Dimensions of wells (w x l x h) 5.7 x 6.1 x 6.8 mm³
Volume per well 100 µl
Height with/without lid 8.2/6.8 mm
Growth area per well 0.34 cm²
Coating area per well 1.15 cm²
Bottom: Glass coverslip No. 1.5H, selected quality, 170 µm +/- 5 µm

Cell Cultivation and Imaging

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Fluorescence Imaging

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Research publications using ibidi microfluidic devices and culture formats

Comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed research publications demonstrating the use of ibidi labware including µ-Slides, µ-Dishes, µ-Plates, and specialized microfluidic devices for cell biology, neurobiology, vascular biology, and cancer research.

What is the µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom used for?

Eighteen-well slide with #1.5H glass coverslip bottom for high-throughput immunofluorescence and microscopy screening. Compact well array enables multi-condition assays with minimal sample volume in a standard slide footprint.

Is it compatible with high-resolution microscopy?

Yes — features ibidi's premium glass coverslip bottom, ideal for super-resolution, TIRF, and STORM imaging in addition to all standard fluorescence techniques.

Is the µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom sterile and ready to use?

Yes. All ibidi labware ships sterilized and individually wrapped, ready for direct cell seeding without additional preparation.

What surface treatment options are available for the µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom?

ibidi labware is offered in multiple surface treatments including ibiTreat (tissue-culture treated), Bioinert, hydrophobic, and uncoated — selected to match adherent or suspension cell requirements.

Is the µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom available with local Israeli support?

Yes. NBT Ltd is the exclusive ibidi distributor in Israel, providing application training, installation guidance, and full local technical support for the µ-Slide 18 Well Glass Bottom.

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