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, LLCMolecular Devices, LLC
ItemSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EM Microplate ReadersSpectraMax ABS and ABS Plus Absorbance ELISA Microplate ReadersSpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode Platform Microplate Detection SystemSpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Microplate Detection SystemVMax Kinetic ELISA Microplate Reader
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Catalog NumberSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EMSpectraMax ABS and ABS PlusInquireInquireInquire
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DescriptionMulti-wavelength measurement without filters.

The Gemini™ XPS and EM Microplate Readers with dual monochromators provide a flexible environment to determine the optimal excitation and emission settings for fluorescence intensity assays. Multiple-point well scanning optimizes cell-based assay
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Filterless readers provide consistent results with steady temperature regulation.

The SpectraMax® ABS and ABS Plus absorbance microplate readers provide the flexibility, sensitivity, and convenience for a wide range of assays such as ELISAs, microbial growth, and protein quantitation. Both
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The SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform comes with standard spectral absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection. Additionally, user-installable options allow the SpectraMax i3 System to grow with your changing application needs to fulfill and go beyond the standard reader ... Read MoreZ-height focusing is enabled for fast top- and bottom-reads for all read modes. By performing Z-height optimization, a lens is adjusted to address low volumes or varied well geometry.

Eliminate manual gain adjustment -
The detection cartridge utilizes an energy intensity optimization technique
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The VMax® Kinetic ELISA Microplate Reader, the first of its kind for monitoring reactions over time, opened the door to enzyme assays and continues to be the workhorse of the laboratory environment. Based on a rugged, simple design, the VMax Absorbance Microplate Reader offers a mean time between ... Read More
Optical SystemMonochromator, tunable 1.0 nm incrementsInquireSpectral Fusion IlluminationHigh Powered LED or Flash LampInquire
Measuring Time96 wells. . . . 15 seconds
384 wells. . . . 45 seconds
5 seconds (in speed read mode)25 sec to1 min 40 secInquire5 sec
Wavelength Range250 to 850 nmInquire230 to 1000 nm230 to 1000 nm400 to 750 nm
Plate Formats96 wells / 384 wells96- and 384-well plates, Cuvettes6 to 1536 wells6 to 1536-wellInquire
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