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 i3x Multi-Mode Microplate ReaderEMax Plus Microplate ReaderSpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode Platform Microplate Detection SystemSpectraMax iD3 and iD5 Multi-Mode Microplate ReadersSpectraMax Mini Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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Catalog Numberi3xEMax PlusInquireSpectraMax iD3 and iD5SpectraMax 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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Eight filter options provide simplified assay setup.

The EMax® Plus Microplate Reader delivers a robust solution in an entry level platform. Eight filters enable visible-wavelength absorption measurement applications such as protein quantification, cell viability and ELISA. The reader measures
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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 MoreNFC-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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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 IlluminationFiltersSpectral Fusion IlluminationHigh power xenon flash lamp, hybrid filters, and monochromatorTwo high-energy xenon flash lamps
Measuring TimeInquire25 sec25 sec to1 min 40 secInquireInquire
Wavelength Range230 to 1000 nmInquire230 to 1000 nm230 - 1000 nm200 to 1000 nm
Plate Formats6 to 1536 wells96 well plates6 to 1536 wells6 to 384-well microplates6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384-well plates ANSI/SLAS
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