Microplate Reader / Microtiter Plate Reader

Microplate readers read biological, chemical or physical events that occur on a microtiter plate. A wide range of assays can be performed using a microplate reader including ELISAs, protein cell growth assays, nucleic acid and protein quantification, enzyme activity measurement, immunoassays, and screening of drug compounds and targets, among others. This makes these readers a staple in research labs specializing in drug discovery, bioassay validation, manufacturing, etc...

Considerations for purchasing a microplate reader

The first thing to consider when purchasing a microplate reader is the detection method. Microplates typically measure absorbance, fluorescence intensity, or luminescence, but models that measure time-resolved fluorescence and fluorescence polarization are also available for purchase. The type of detection to use will depend on the application. ELISAs and protein assays, for example, require absorbance to be measured while luciferase-based gene expression assays will require luminescence to be measured. Other things to consider include plate format – 96-well and 384-well plates are the norm but higher and lower capacity plate sizes are also available, speed and throughput needed, type of software, and whether or not multiple plates or wells can be read simultaneously.

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CompanyMolecular Devices, LLCMolecular Devices, LLCMolecular Devices, LLCMolecular Devices, LLC
ItemFilterMax F3 & F5 Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersEMax Plus Microplate ReaderSpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Microplate ReaderSpectraMax M Series Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
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Catalog NumberFilterMax F3 / FilterMax F5EMax Plusi3xSpectraMax M
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DescriptionAffordability and unmatched assay performance in filter-based microplate readers.

The FilterMax™ F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers offer a wide set of features at an affordable price-to-performance ratio. They provide absorbance, fluorescence, glow luminescence, and other read modes for
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Eight filter options provide simplified assay setup.

The EMax® Plus Microplate Reader delivers a robust solution in an entry level platform. Eight filters enable visible-wavelength absorption measurement applications such as protein quantification, cell viability and ELISA. The reader measures
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Unlimited breadth of user-upgradeable application modules expands research capabilities.

The SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with available upgrades including western blot, cell imaging, and fast kinetics with injectors plus
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Dual monochromators increase performance and assay flexibility.

The SpectraMax® M Series Multi-Mode Microplate Readers measure UV and visible absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, fluorescence polarization, TRF and HTRF. Standard features include a cuvette port, spectral scanning in 1 nm
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Optical SystemLEDs, Deuterium LampFiltersSpectral Fusion IlluminationMonochromator
Measuring TimeInquire25 secInquireAbsorbance: 17 seconds (96) Fluorescence Intensity: 15 seconds (96) Lumi: 17 seconds (96), TRF: 15 seconds (96), FP:44 seconds (96)
Wavelength Range230 to 750 nmInquire230 to 1000 nm200 - 1000 nm
Plate Formats96 to 384 well or 6 to 1536 well96 well plates6 to 1536 wells6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 Well Plates
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