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.
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Agilent BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
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The BioTek Epoch 2 microplate spectrophotometer delivers excellent performance for UV-Vis absorbance measurements. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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Accuracy | ±2 nm |
Measurement Speed | 96 wells: 8 sec., 384 wells: 14 sec. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. |
For Use With (Application) | Nucleic acid and protein quantification to ELISA and microbial growth assays |
Light Source | Xenon Flash Lamp |
Hertz | 50/60 Hz |
Wavelength Range | 200 to 999 nm, 1 nm increments |
Height (English) | 22 in. |
Agilent BioTek 800 TS Absorbance Reader
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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.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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Reading Options | Endpoint, Kinetic, Well-area Scanning |
Shaking | Linear (except NB configurations) |
Product Type | Microplate Reader |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Bandwidth | 10 nm |
Software Type | Gen5 Data Analysis Software, Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option) |
Weight (English) | 18.5 lb. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. |
For Use With (Application) | Measuring absorbance in microplate-based assays |
Light Source | Tungsten Halogen Lamp |
Interface | USB Type B, USB Type A |
Weight (Metric) | 8 kg |
Agilent BioTek Filters for ELx800 Universal Microplate Reader
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Accessory for use with ELx800 Universal Microplate Readers.
Product Type | Filter |
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Agilent BioTek 800 TS Absorbance Reader, IVD
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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.
Detector Type | Photodiode |
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Reading Options | Endpoint, Kinetic, Well-area Scanning |
Shaking | Linear (except NB configurations) |
Product Type | Microplate Reader |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Bandwidth | 10 nm |
Software Type | Gen5 Data Analysis Software, Gen5 Secure for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance (option) |
Weight (English) | 18.5 lb. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. |
For Use With (Application) | Measuring absorbance in microplate-based assays |
Light Source | Tungsten Halogen Lamp |
Interface | USB |
Weight (Metric) | 8 kg |
Agilent BioTek BioCell Vessel and Adapter
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For use with: Epoch, Synergy H1, Synergy HTX.
For Use With (Equipment) | Epoch, Synergy H1, Synergy HTX |
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Agilent BioTek Filters for ELx800 Absorbance Microplate Reader
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Accessory for use with ELx800 Absorbance Microplate Reader.
Product Type | Filter |
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Agilent BioTek Filter Cube
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For use with Synergy LX
For Use With (Equipment) | Synergy LX |
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Agilent BioTek LogPhase 600 Microbiology Reader
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The BioTek LogPhase 600 microbiology reader is designed for measuring microbial growth curves in up to four standard 96-well microplates. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Height (Metric) | 26.7 cm |
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Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V at 50/60 Hz, 250 W |
Warranty | 1 Year |
Width (English) | 26 in. |
Shaking | Orbital |
Incubator Temperature | Incubation to 45°C with Condensation Control |
Light Source | LED |
Width (Metric) | 66 cm |
Includes | Gen5 and LogPhase App |
Reading Options | Discontinuous Kinetic |
Accuracy | 0 to 2 OD ±1% ±0.01 OD |
Linearity | 0 to 2 OD ±1% ±0.01 OD |
Weight (English) | 50 lb. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE and TUV marked. RoHS compliant. |
Weight (Metric) | 22.7 kg |
Resolution | 0.001 OD |
Height (English) | 10.5 in. |
Plate Type | 96-well Plate with Cover Seal |
Agilent BioTek Lamp Assembly for FLx800 Microplate Reader
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For FLx800 Microplate Fluorescence Readers and Synergy HT Multidetection Microplate Readers.
Agilent BioTek For ELISA, fluorescence ELISA, protein quantification, nucleic acid quantification
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For ELISA, fluorescence ELISA, protein quantification, nucleic acid quantification
Agilent BioTek™ BioSpa 8 Alignment Kit and Anti-vibration Base for Integrations with Cytation C10
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For use with BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator. Requires Cytation C10 Anti-vibration Base and BioSpa 8 Left Pan Accessory, both purchased separately.
Agilent BioTek™ Widefield Imaging Accessory Kit
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For use with Cytation Cell Imaging Multimode Readers and Lionheart Automated Microscopes.
Agilent BioTek™ Confocal Imaging Accessory Kit
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For use with Cytation C10 Confocal Imaging Reader.
Agilent BioTek Take3 and Take3 Trio Micro-Volume Microplates
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Take3 and Take3 Trio Micro-Volume plates expand functionality of the microplate spectrophotometers, multi-mode and Hybrid readers, while reducing sample volumes, costs and time required for routine quantification
For Use With (Application) | Nucleic acid and protein quantification, in-situ fluorometric Pprotein quantification, 260/280 and 260/230 protein purity measurements, very low volume in-situ BCA assay, spectral scan of single or multiple low volume samples |
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Agilent BioTek Synergy LC Empty Cube
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Used for Synergy LX custom cubes