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.
Agilent BioTek Multi-vessel Adapter
Multi-vessel adapter is an adjustable holder for use with a variety of labware, including slides, Petri or cell culture dishes, chamber slides and more
Agilent BioTek Barcode Reader Option for Synergy Neo Microplate Reader
For use with Synergy Neo Microplate Readers.
Arlington Scientific Evolution Sample Rack
Each rack holds 192 samples. Additional racks are available for preloading samples for labs that run higher test volumes.
Arlington Scientific Evolution Waste System
Provides a clear acrylic tray that snuggly holds a 5L corrosion-resistant high-density polyethylene waste bottle. A drain tube holder prevents the drain tube from accidentally coming out of the waste bottle.
Thermo Scientific™ Microplate Reader Verification Plates
Thermo Scientific Microplate Reader Verification Plates are dedicated performance verification systems helping to verify and document the key performance parameters of Thermo Scientific Multiskan FC, Multiskan Sky, Luminoskan, Fluoroskan FL, and Varioskan LUX.
Molecular Devices Multi-Mode Microplate Reader, Bottom-Read Luminescence, Injector-Ready
The SpectraMax iD5 is a compact, five-mode multi-mode microplate reader configurable for bottom-read luminescence and capable of accepting an optional two-injector system for flash assays. It supports 6 to 384-well plates and is suited for dual-luciferase, ATP, and common absorbance and fluorescence workflows.
- Five built-in read modes: absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, TRF, and FP.
- Expandable bottom-read luminescence option for sensitive assays.
- Optional two-injector SmartInject system with low dead volume and reverse prime.
- Supports 6 to 384-well plate formats.
- Injector performance: dispense accuracy ±5% and precision CV ≤2% at 100 μL.
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™ Drop Plate for Fluoroskan™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer
Perform a number of fluorometric and luminometric research applications with the Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan Ascent™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer.
Thermo Scientific™ Emission filters for Thermo Scientific Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Readers
Varioskan LUX multimode microplate reader can be equipped with a range of measurement technologies including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, AlphaScreen and time-resolved fluorescence. Additional emission filters expand the instrument functionality and application flexibility.
Thermo Scientific™ Filters and Accessories for Thermo Scientific Multiskan™ FC Microplate Readers
Multiskan™ FC microplate photometers can be equipped with wide range of additional filters to expand the instrument functionality and application flexibility.
Promega GloMax Discover 96 Half-Position Aperture Assembly, 1 each
These accessories are intended for use with the GloMax Discover and Explorer Systems.
Thermo Scientific™ μDrop™ and μDrop Duo Plates
Thermo Scientific™ μDrop and μDrop Duo plates are used for low volume (2-10 μl) photometric DNA, RNA and protein quantitation and purity analysis. The μDrop plates are compatible with Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX and Multiskan SkyHigh microplate readers. The ready-made protocols in SkanIt software or Multiskan SkyHigh user interface make quantification fast and easy.
Thermo Scientific™ Fluorometric and Luminometric Filter Sets for Varioskan™ ALF Multimode Microplate Reader
Varioskan ALF Multimode Microplate Reader Filter Sets are high quality, validated, and available for various fluorometric and luminometric applications.
THERMO SCI LSG 3P Thermo Fisher Scientific Spectrophotometric Verification Plate, NPL/NIST Traceable, 1 ea
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Spectrophotometric Verification Plate is designed to ensure accurate performance of spectrophotometric measurements. It provides traceable calibration for reliable results.
- NPL and NIST traceable
- Includes certificate of calibration
- Comes with an adapter for the plate
- Features a USB memory device with SkanIt software sessions and reference files
- Provided with a carrying case for the plate