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 ReadersFilterMax F3 & F5 Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersSpectraMax iD3 and iD5 Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersVersaMax ELISA Microplate ReaderVMax Kinetic ELISA Microplate Reader
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Catalog NumberSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EMFilterMax F3 / FilterMax F5SpectraMax iD3 and iD5VersaMaxInquire
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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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Affordability 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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NFC-based personalization and enhanced touchscreen workflows provide walk-up usability

The SpectraMax® iD3 and iD5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers measure absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence. In addition, the iD5 reader measures TRF and FP and can be expanded to include TR-FRET, HTRF®, BRET,
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Enables precise and accurate detection at wavelengths in the visible spectrum without the use of filters, providing consequence-free assay flexibility.

Built around a grating monochromator, the VersaMax™ Absorbance Microplate Reader allows for selection of up to two wavelengths at a time for
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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 incrementsLEDs, Deuterium LampHigh power xenon flash lamp, hybrid filters, and monochromatorMonochromatorInquire
Measuring Time96 wells. . . . 15 seconds
384 wells. . . . 45 seconds
InquireInquire9 sec minimum interval (Kinetic) or 12 sec (Endpoint)5 sec
Wavelength Range250 to 850 nm230 to 750 nm230 - 1000 nm340 to 850 nm400 to 750 nm
Plate Formats96 wells / 384 wells96 to 384 well or 6 to 1536 well6 to 384-well microplates96 Well PlatesInquire
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