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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ItemFLUOstar Omega Multidetection Microplate Reader with UV/Vis SpectrometerCLARIOstar® Plus High Performance Monochromator Multimode Microplate ReaderLUMIstar Omega Luminescence Plate ReaderPHERAstar® FSX Multimode Microplate ReaderVANTAstar® Flexible Multi-mode Microplate Reader
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Catalog NumberFLUOstar OmegaCLARIOstar® PlusLUMIstar OmegaPHERAstar FSXVANTAstar
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DescriptionThe FLUOstar Omega microplate reader features BMG LABTECH's unique Tandem Technology utilizing high speed UV/Vis spectrometer based absorbance and ultra-sensitive filter-based detection in all detection modes.

With fluorescence intensity and luminescence with DLReadyTM certification, BMG
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The CLARIOstar Plus is BMG LABTECH’s most innovative multi-mode microplate reader. As well as filters and a UV/Vis spectrometer, this reader also features advanced LVF Monochromators™ - BMG LABTECH’s proprietary monochromator technology which uses linear variable filters to significantly increase ... Read MoreThe LUMIstar Omega is a compact and modular DLReadyTM certified microplate luminescence reader that is designed for the widest possible range of applications based on luminescence labels including BRET assays. Additional outstanding features of the LUMIstar Omega include top and bottom reading, ... Read MoreThe ultimate microplate reader for HTS applications

The PHERAstar® FSX reader performs all leading non-isotopic detection technologies with ease and speed. Unmatched sensitivity and speed in Fluorescence Intensity (FI) and Fluorescence Polarization (FP) makes the PHERAstar® FSX the most
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The VANTAstar® is a compact microplate reader conceived for ease-of-use and flexibility. This multi-mode reader provides the perfect detection platform for a wide range of applications in basic research and life sciences. The combination of BMG LABTECH´s patented dual LVF MonochromatorTM system, UV/... Read More
Optical SystemFilter-basedHigh energy xenon flash lamp
Dedicated Laser for AlphaScreen® / AlphaLISA®
Filters: Excitation and emission slides for 4 filters each
LVF Monochromator™ : Excitation and Emission
Filter-basedFiltersHigh energy xenon flash lamp
Filters: Excitation and emission slides for 4 filters each
LVF Monochromator™ : Excitation and Emission
Measuring Time9 sec (96 wells), 16 sec (384 wells)Reading Times (Flying Mode): 9 seconds (96 wells), 14 seconds (384 wells), 27 seconds (1536 wells)20 sec (96 wells), 55 sec (384 wells)Varies with number of flashes and plate sizeReading Times (Flying Mode 1 flash): 9 sec (96), 16 sec (384)
Wavelength Range240 to 900 nm (depending on mode)240 to 740 nm or 240 – 900 (red shifted PMT) for FI, FP, FRET, TRF, TR-FRET (filters)
240 to 740 nm for LUM (filters)
320 to 740 nm or 320 – 840 nm (red shifted PMT) for FI, FRET, TRF (monochromators)
240 to 740 nm for LUM (filters)
320 to 740 nm for LUM (monochromator)
220 to 1000 nm for ABS
240 to 740 nm220 to 1000 nm for ABS, 230 to 900 nm for FI, FP, 230 to 750 for LUM, 230 to 900 for TRF240 to 740 nm for FI, FP, LUM, TRF, TR-FRET (filters)
320 to 740 nm for FI, LUM (monochromator)
340 to 740 nm (linear variable dichroic)
220 to 1000 nm for abs (spectrometer)
Plate Formats6 to 1536 Well Plates6 to 1536-well plates, LVis Plate with sixteen 2 µL microspots6 to 384 Well PlatesUp to 3456 Well Plates6 to 384-well plates, LVis Plate with sixteen 2 µL microspots
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