Microplates and methods for manufacturing microplates. The microplate is designed to allow UV radiation to pass through the bottom wells of the microplate so that the microplate can be used for assaying samples by use of UV absorbance. In one embodiment, the microplate comprises at least first and second...http://www.google.ca/patents/US5858309?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5858309 - Microplates with UV permeable bottom wells