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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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.
Plate Type | Verification Plate |
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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.
Capacity (Metric) | 2 to 10ÎĽL (low-volume function) |
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Plate Type | ÎĽDrop Duo Plate |
Thermo Scientific™ Integrated Gas Module for Varioskan™ LUX
Control O2 and CO2 levels with this optional, integrated gas module for the Thermo Scientific™ Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader.
CO2 Concentration Stability | ±0.3% at 5% CO2 |
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For Use With (Equipment) | Varioskan LUX |
Software Type | SkanIt Software |
O2 Concentration Range | 1 to 21% |
CO2 Concentration Range | 0.1 to 15% |
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 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™ Halogen Lamp for Fluoroskan™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer, 12 V/30 W
Perform a number of fluorometric and luminometric research applications with the Thermo Scientific™ Fluoroskan Ascent™ FL Microplate Fluorometer and Luminometer.
Thermo Scientific™ AlphaScreen Upgrade for Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader
Various accessories for use with the Varioskan™ LUX Multimode Microplate Reader
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.
For Use With (Equipment) | Varioskan ALF Multimode Microplate Reader |
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Product Type | Filter Set |
Quantity | Each |
Thermo Scientific™ Accessories for Luminoskan™ Ascent Microplate Luminometer
Run a variety of luminometric research applications with this compact, robust instrument certified as DLR-Ready.
Software Type | PC Software |
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Product Line | Luminoskan |
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™ Additional Dispenser Kit for Fluoroskan Ascent™ 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.
Agilent BioTek QC Check Solution No. 1, Yellow
QC Check Solution No. 1 is used for absorbance qualification tests
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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