Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
Microplate Readers and Reader Accessories
Microplate readers are a type of spectrophotometer designed specifically for analyzing multiple samples in multi-well plates.
The readers detect light signals that result from biological, chemical, biochemical, or physical reactions. The signals are produced by, converted by, or transmitted through the samples and are measured by a detector. The detectors are usually photomultiplier tubes (PMT), which convert the released photons into electricity. The current is quantified by the reader’s software to produce the numerical result.
In some cases, samples are first excited by exposure to light of specific wavelengths. Filters or monochromators are used to select or restrict the wavelengths needed for emission or detection.
Single-mode microplate readers commonly measure absorbance, fluorescence, or luminescence. Multi-mode plate readers may measure absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence with options for fluorescence polarization (FP). They may also include lasers for time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), TR-FRET, Amplified Luminescent Proximity Homogeneous Assays (ALPHA), and cell imaging.
Features may include:
- Monochromator- or filter-based wavelength selection
- Visible only or UV/Vis spectrum, fluorescence, and luminescence
- Multiple photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) for simultaneous assays
- Temperature and CO2/O2controls
- Modular design for adding functionality
Microplate readers are used for high-throughput screening (HTS), biomarker assays, nucleic acid and protein quantification, kinetics, ELISA assays, homogeneous time resolved fluorescence (HTRF) for measuring cytokines, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET), and other techniques.
Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer
Thermo Scientific Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer is an easy to use instrument for photometric and turbidimetric applications, especially for DNA, RNA and protein analyses, including endpoint, kinetic, and spectral assays. Results are shown on Multiskan SkyHigh models with a large high-resolution touch screen. SkanIt Software is a powerful tool to address the challenging applications.
Thermo Scientific™ Multiskan™ FC Microplate Photometer
Multiskan FC microplate photometer is a reliable instrument for a wide variety of research and routine applications. It reads 96- and 384-well plates and is equipped with shaking and incubation capabilities for temperature critical assays. It can be used as a stand-alone instrument or under PC control with intuitive Thermo Scientific SkanIt™ software.
Agilent BioTek 800 TS Absorbance Reader
The BioTek 800 TS absorbance reader is an affordable, high-quality microplate reader for assays in 6- to 384-well formats. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Promotions are available
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader
Analyze a variety of samples with five measurement technologies, including absorbance (UV-Vis), fluorescence intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen / AlphaLISA and TRF.
Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer
The Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan FL is a compact and robust microplate fluorometer and luminometer, offering simplicity and reliability for increased efficiency of workflows.
Agilent BioTek Calibration Solution and 1 BioCell
Calibration Solution with one BioCell is for use with Microplate Washers and Readers
Thermo Scientific™ Filters and Accessories for Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan™, Fluoroskan™ FL and Luminoskan™ Microplate Readers
Fluoroskan™, Fluoroskan™FL, and Luminoskan™ microplate fluorometers and luminometers can be equipped with a wide range of accessories, additional excitation filters, and emission filters to expand the instrument's functionality and application flexibility.
Thermo Scientific™ Accessories for Luminoskan™ Ascent Microplate Luminometer
Run a variety of luminometric research applications with this compact, robust instrument certified as DLR-Ready.
Thermo Scientific™ Integrated Gas Module for Varioskan™ LUX
Control O2 and CO2 levels with this optional, integrated gas module for the Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader.
Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ ALF Multimode Microplate Reader
The Thermo Scientific Varioskan ALF Multimode Microplate Reader is a versatile, entry level reader for most common absorbance, turbidimetric, fluorescence, and luminescence microplate assays.
Agilent BioTek Accessory door
For use with 800 TS Absorbance microplate reader
Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Promotions are available
Agilent BioTek 800 TS Absorbance Reader, IVD
The BioTek 800 TS absorbance reader is an affordable, high-quality microplate reader for assays in 6- to 384-well formats. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Promotions are available
Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer, IVD
The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
Promotions are available