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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ItemAgilent BioTek Synergy H1 Multimode ReaderAgilent BioTek Cytation 7 Cell Imaging Multimode ReaderAgilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate SpectrophotometerAgilent BioTek Lionheart FX Automated MicroscopeBioTek Cytation C10 Confocal Imaging Reader
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Catalog NumberSynergy H1Cytation 7Epoch 2Lionheart FXCytation C10
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DescriptionAgilent BioTek Synergy H1 is a modular multimode microplate reader, with monochromator-based optics and filter-based optics. The patented Hybrid Technology offers flexibility and sensitivity across a broad range of applications. The modular platform allows upgrading to expand functionality as your ... Read MoreThe Agilent BioTek Cytation 7 cell imaging multimode reader combines automated digital upright and inverted widefield microscopy with conventional multimode microplate reading. Cytation 7 includes continually variable bandpass monochromators for versatility and performance for general multimode ... Read MoreThe Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. Measurements can be performed in 6- to 384-well microplates, cuvettes, and in microvolume samples with the available Take3 microvolume plate. The broad wavelength range enables ... Read MoreThe Agilent BioTek Lionheart FX automated microscope is a compact system for a broad range of imaging workflows. It offers up to 60x air 60x and 100x oil immersion magnification, with fluorescence, brightfield, color brightfield, and phase contrast channels for maximum application reach. An ... Read MoreThe Cytation C10 confocal imaging reader combines automated confocal and widefield microscopy with conventional multimode microplate reading in a unique, proprietary design. The automated water- immersion objectives capture more light, driving lower exposure times and reducing phototoxic impacts on ... Read More
Optical SystemMonochromator or Filter/Dichroics-basedInquireMonochromatorInquireMonochromator, Filters, Confocal, Widefield
Measuring Time11 to 42 s (varies with wells)InquireInquireInquireReading Speed - 96 wells: 10 seconds; 384 wells: 20 seconds
Wavelength Range230 to 999 nm (depending on model)Inquire200 to 999 nmInquire300 to 700 nm
Plate Formats1 to 384 Well PlatesInquire6- to 384-well platesInquire6- to 1536-well plates
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