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
ItemFilterMax F3 & F5 Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersEMax Plus Microplate ReaderSpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode Platform Microplate Detection SystemSpectraMax L Microplate ReaderSpectraMax MiniMax Imaging Cytometer
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Catalog NumberFilterMax F3 / FilterMax F5EMax PlusInquireSpectraMax L5024062
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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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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 MoreFlash and glow luminescence detection in an upgradeable platform.

The SpectraMax® L Microplate Reader measures flash and glow luminescence assays in both 96- and 384-well plates. It is upgradeable to include a barcode reader, programmable injectors, and dual-channel configurations for a 2-fold
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Designed specifically for the SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform, the SpectraMax® MiniMaxTM imaging cytometer option adds first-of-its-kind cellular imaging capability to a microplate reader. The upgradable option makes cytometry more accessible to a wider audience, providing researchers ... Read More
Optical SystemLEDs, Deuterium LampFiltersSpectral Fusion IlluminationFilter-basedInquire
Measuring TimeInquire25 sec25 sec to1 min 40 secInquireInquire
Wavelength Range230 to 750 nmInquire230 to 1000 nm380 to 630 nmInquire
Plate Formats96 to 384 well or 6 to 1536 well96 well plates6 to 1536 wells96 or 384 Well Plates96 and 384 wells
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