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 ABS and ABS Plus Absorbance ELISA Microplate ReadersSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EM Microplate ReadersSpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode Platform Microplate Detection SystemSpectraMax L Microplate ReaderVersaMax ELISA Microplate Reader
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Catalog NumberSpectraMax ABS and ABS PlusSpectraMax Gemini XPS/EMInquireSpectraMax LVersaMax
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DescriptionFilterless 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® 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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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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Optical SystemInquireMonochromator, tunable 1.0 nm incrementsSpectral Fusion IlluminationFilter-basedMonochromator
Measuring Time5 seconds (in speed read mode)96 wells. . . . 15 seconds
384 wells. . . . 45 seconds
25 sec to1 min 40 secInquire9 sec minimum interval (Kinetic) or 12 sec (Endpoint)
Wavelength RangeInquire250 to 850 nm230 to 1000 nm380 to 630 nm340 to 850 nm
Plate Formats96- and 384-well plates, Cuvettes96 wells / 384 wells6 to 1536 wells96 or 384 Well Plates96 Well Plates
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