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, LLC
ItemSpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Microplate ReaderSpectraMax ABS and ABS Plus Absorbance ELISA Microplate ReadersSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EM Microplate ReadersSpectraMax Mini Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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Catalog Numberi3xSpectraMax ABS and ABS PlusSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EMSpectraMax Mini
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DescriptionUnlimited breadth of user-upgradeable application modules expands research capabilities.

The SpectraMax® i3x Multi-Mode Microplate Reader measures absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with available upgrades including western blot, cell imaging, and fast kinetics with injectors plus
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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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The SpectraMax® Mini Multi-Mode Microplate Reader offers a budget friendly solution that gives you exactly what you need when you need it. With three modes of detection for UV-Vis absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence, the SpectraMax Mini reader is user upgradeable - from 2 to 3 modes, ... Read More
Optical SystemSpectral Fusion IlluminationInquireMonochromator, tunable 1.0 nm incrementsTwo high-energy xenon flash lamps
Measuring TimeInquire5 seconds (in speed read mode)96 wells. . . . 15 seconds
384 wells. . . . 45 seconds
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Wavelength Range230 to 1000 nmInquire250 to 850 nm200 to 1000 nm
Plate Formats6 to 1536 wells96- and 384-well plates, Cuvettes96 wells / 384 wells6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384-well plates ANSI/SLAS
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