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 i3x Multi-Mode Microplate ReaderSpectraMax iD3 and iD5 Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersSpectraMax M Series Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersSpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Microplate Detection System
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Catalog NumberSpectraMax ABS and ABS Plusi3xSpectraMax iD3 and iD5SpectraMax MInquire
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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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Unlimited 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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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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Dual monochromators increase performance and assay flexibility.

The SpectraMax® M Series Multi-Mode Microplate Readers measure UV and visible absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, fluorescence polarization, TRF and HTRF. Standard features include a cuvette port, spectral scanning in 1 nm
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Z-height focusing is enabled for fast top- and bottom-reads for all read modes. By performing Z-height optimization, a lens is adjusted to address low volumes or varied well geometry.

Eliminate manual gain adjustment -
The detection cartridge utilizes an energy intensity optimization technique
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Optical SystemInquireSpectral Fusion IlluminationHigh power xenon flash lamp, hybrid filters, and monochromatorMonochromatorHigh Powered LED or Flash Lamp
Measuring Time5 seconds (in speed read mode)InquireInquireAbsorbance: 17 seconds (96) Fluorescence Intensity: 15 seconds (96) Lumi: 17 seconds (96), TRF: 15 seconds (96), FP:44 seconds (96)Inquire
Wavelength RangeInquire230 to 1000 nm230 - 1000 nm200 - 1000 nm230 to 1000 nm
Plate Formats96- and 384-well plates, Cuvettes6 to 1536 wells6 to 384-well microplates6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 Well Plates6 to 1536-well
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