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 ReadersSpectraMax ABS and ABS Plus Absorbance ELISA Microplate ReadersSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EM Microplate ReadersSpectraMax iD3 and iD5 Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersSpectraMax L Microplate Reader
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Catalog NumberFilterMax F3 / FilterMax F5SpectraMax ABS and ABS PlusSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EMSpectraMax iD3 and iD5SpectraMax L
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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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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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Multi-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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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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Flash 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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Optical SystemLEDs, Deuterium LampInquireMonochromator, tunable 1.0 nm incrementsHigh power xenon flash lamp, hybrid filters, and monochromatorFilter-based
Measuring TimeInquire5 seconds (in speed read mode)96 wells. . . . 15 seconds
384 wells. . . . 45 seconds
InquireInquire
Wavelength Range230 to 750 nmInquire250 to 850 nm230 - 1000 nm380 to 630 nm
Plate Formats96 to 384 well or 6 to 1536 well96- and 384-well plates, Cuvettes96 wells / 384 wells6 to 384-well microplates96 or 384 Well Plates
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