Microplate Reader

The microplate reader is a powerful laboratory workhorse, streamlining research in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and beyond. This versatile tool enables the rapid quantification of various biological and chemical processes within microplates, containing hundreds to thousands of samples. It is used for a wide variety of applications, including ELISA, endotoxin assays, cytotoxicity assays, and growth curves.

At its core, a microplate reader is a specialized instrument that measures light signals generated by samples in a microplate. These signals, often a result of biological or chemical reactions, provide valuable data for researchers.

• High-throughput analysis: Process hundreds or even thousands of samples in minutes, significantly reducing experiment time compared to traditional methods.
• Cost-effective: Minimize reagent usage with microplate-based assays, leading to cost savings.
• Streamlined workflow: Automate repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable researcher time for data analysis and interpretation.
• Versatility: Applicable to a broad range of applications across various disciplines.

• Drug discovery and development
• Biological and cellular research
• Biochemical analysis
• Environmental testing
• Food and cosmetics industries

• Absorbance: Measures the amount of light absorbed by a sample (UV-Vis, including pathlength correction)
• Fluorescence intensity: Quantifies the intensity of light emitted by a fluorescent molecule. 
• Luminescence: Detects light directly emitted by a chemical reaction.

With a variety of microplate readers available, consider factors like:

• Detection modes required for your research.
• Throughput needs (number of samples per experiment).
• Additional features that may help in your research

By incorporating a microplate reader into your laboratory workflow, you can achieve significant gains in efficiency and productivity. This powerful tool empowers researchers to focus on what matters most - generating groundbreaking discoveries.