Table 3 Details of the plasticwares used and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC % v/v) exerted by the CMPusing different treated surfaces.

From: Antibiotic carry over is a confounding factor for cell-based antimicrobial research applications

Vessel type

Name code

Culture/non-culture surface

Surface Treatment for cells adhesion

Placebo CM (CMP)

MIC%v/v

Cell culture flask T-75

P1

Culture PP*

Advanced physical

0.78

Cell culture flask T-75

P2

Standard physical

6.25

Cell culture flask T-25

P3

untreated

1.56

Screw-capped tube

(15 ml or 50 ml)

P4

Non-Culture PS**

untreated

6.25

Standard Petri dish

90 mm

P5

Non-Culture PP

untreated

1.56

Tissue culture dish 60 × 15 mm

P6

Culture PP

Advanced treatment

1.56

  1. *PP = Polypropylene, **PS = Polystyrene.