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.
Agilent BioTek Corning TC-Treated Plates
Flat bottom, polystyrene, sterile, with a lid
Agilent BioTek Replacement HEPA Filter for BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator
For use with BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator.
Agilent BioTek Replacement Bottle for Condensation Purge Port
Accessory for use with BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator.
Agilent BioTek Replacement Carrier
For Use With: BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator
Agilent BioTek MultiFlo FX Microplate Dispenser Modules
Automated reagent dispenser for 6- to 1536-well microplates.
Agilent BioTek BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator Accessory, Alignment kits
For use with Imaging Multi-Mode 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.
Agilent BioTek Filters for ELx808 Absorbance Microplate Reader
Accessory for use with ELx808 Absorbance Microplate Readers.
Agilent BioTek Deep UV FP 284/340 Filter Cube for Synergy Neo Multi-Mode Reader
For use with Synergy Neo Multi-Mode Readers.
Agilent BioTek CO2 Flow Meter and Tubing
For CO2 and O2 gas controllers.
Agilent BioTek 40x Olympus Plan Extended Apochromat Objective
For Cytation C10 confocal imaging reader and Lionheart FX/LX automated microscopes
Agilent BioTek Peltier Cooling Module
Peltier Cooling Module helps maintain internal environmental stability and promotes rapid cool-down.
Agilent BioTek 60x Water Olympus Plan Apochromat Objective
For Cytation C10 confocal imaging reader with water immersion
Agilent BioTek Filters for ELx808 Microplate Reader
For use with ELx808 Microplate Readers.