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.
Molecular Devices Multi-Mode Microplate Reader, Absorbance, Fluorescence, Luminescence
The SpectraMax Mini Multi-Mode Microplate Reader is a compact, user-upgradeable instrument providing absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection with integrated SoftMax Pro data analysis. It supports 6-384 well plates and temperature control for routine and kinetic assays.
- Compact, user-upgradeable design with two- or three-mode configurations.
- Supports 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, and 384-well plates.
- Detects absorbance (200-1000 nm), fluorescence (250-850 nm), and luminescence.
- Offers endpoint, kinetic, spectral, and well scanning read modes.
- Temperature control from ambient +4°C to 45°C with ±1°C uniformity at 37°C.
- Includes advanced data analysis software and auto-adjusting PMT for wide dynamic range.
Molecular Devices SpectraMax i3x Microplate Reader, Multi-Mode, 6-1536 Well
The SpectraMax i3x is a configurable multi-mode microplate reader designed for biochemical and cell-based assays. It provides absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence detection across a broad wavelength range, supports 6-1536 well plates, and can be field-upgraded with imaging, TRF/HTRF, AlphaScreen, injectors, and western blot detection modules.
- Configurable multi-mode detection for absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence.
- Supports plate formats from 6 to 1536 wells.
- Broad wavelength coverage from UV to near-infrared.
- Field-upgradeable modules for imaging, TRF/HTRF, AlphaScreen, injectors, and western blot detection.
- High-sensitivity optics with xenon flash lamp and LED illumination options.
- Compact footprint suitable for bench or automated workflows.
Revvity Health Sciences Inc HTRF Human C1q Binding Kit, 96 Assay Points
HTRF Human C1q Binding Kit, 96 Assay Points
Alkali Scientific SmartReader™ 96 Microplate Absorbance Reader, for 96 Well Plates, 115V QTY 1
The Accuris SmartReader 96 is a welcome addition to any lab that is routinely measuring concentration or absorbance in 96 well plates. The instrument’s 7 inch touch screen, intuitive software and graphical interface makes it easy to use as a standalone instrument (a separate computer and additional software is not required).
Agilent Technologies Seahorse XFe24 FluxPak. For use with the Seahorse XFe24 Analyzer. FluxPak includes 18 XFe24 sensor cartridges, 20 XF24 cell culture microplates, and 1 bottle of Seahorse XF Calibrant Solution 500ml.
Seahorse XFe24 FluxPak. For use with the Seahorse XFe24 Analyzer. FluxPak includes 18 XFe24 sensor cartridges, 20 XF24 cell culture microplates, and 1 bottle of Seahorse XF Calibrant Solution 500ml.
Bio Rad Laboratories Automated Droplet Generation Oil for Probes 140ml
AUTO DG OIL PBS (QX100/QX200). (Encompass)
Meso Scale Discovery U-PLEX Human YKL-40 ASY
The Meso Scale Discovery U-PLEX Human YKL-40 Assay Kit is an electrochemiluminescent immunoassay for quantifying YKL-40 in human serum plasma and cell culture supernatants It uses the SECTOR Imager 6000 for high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range The kit includes a 96-well plate detection antibody calibrators and diluent It detects as low as 1 15 pg/mL and up to 100 000 pg/mL requires 50 L sample volume and has 10% variation The assay completes in about 3 5 hours
Med Vet International Microhematocrit Reader EZ Card, J0501EZ
Microhematocrit Reader for PCV Determination. • Plastic card with PCV chart graduation• Holds either 75mm or shorter 40mm Microhematocrit tubes • Insert into tube slot then slide tube holder to match 0% line and 100% line: read PCV% at toop of red cell column.
REDSHIFT BIOANALYTICS INC ONE BOX OF CUSTOM 24-WELL AQS3
One box of custom 24-well AQS3 pro sample plates - 25 plates per box
Revvity Health Sciences Inc HTRF Human Phospho-MET (Thr1234/1235) Detection Kit, 500 Assay Points
HTRF Human Phospho-MET (Thr1234/1235) Detection Kit, 500 Assay Points