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Discover some of the top rated microplate readers as reviewed by SelectScience members

2 Jun 2015
Sarah Thomas
Associate Editor

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Discover some of the top rated microplate readers as reviewed by SelectScience members. Read what your scientific peers think about the equipment they are using and which products they recommend.

CLARIOstar® (BMG LABTECH)

"Compared to our old microplate reader, this machine is much easier to use and maintain, and not having to change out filters every time we run a new assay is wonderful. We got great install and setup support when we purchased as well." Nathan Lee, UCLA

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SpectraMax® M5e Microplate Reader (Molecular Devices)

“This unit does all we want and more; I really appreciate having UV-VIS and fluoro in one compact unit." James Stejskal, Pfizer Inc.

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Cytation 3 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader (BioTek Instruments Inc.)

"It is very easy to use and produces high quality images.” Sunil Rangarajan, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Mithras LB 940 Multimode Microplate Reader (BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG)

"This machine is one of the finest products from Berthold. I have been using this reader for 5 years without a single complaint. This all in one machine is really good value for money and worth buying." Hemant Vyas, Texas Biomedical Research Institute

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Infinite® M1000 PRO Multimode Microplate Reader (Tecan)

“This highly versatile reader is one of the stars of our lab. It's easy to use, and allows simple, reliable and reproducible detection of a variety of parameters used in the assay development and testing for early drug discovery.” Amparo Perez, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

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acumen® Cellista Laser Scanning Imaging Cytometer (TTP Labtech)

“TTP Labtech has excellent after-sales care. The customer-vendor relationship continues well beyond the purchase, and the support is fast and efficient.” Sean Johnston, Harvard Medical School

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Learn more about the important factors to consider in when purchasing a new microplate reader in our Microplate Readers Buying Guide.

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ELISAEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), also known as enzyme immunoassays (EIA), are used for the detection and quantification of proteins, peptides and antibodies in a sample. ELISA often comes in kit format, with pre-selected antibody pairs to detect specific proteins or biomarkers of diseases such as diabetes and obesity, or cardiovascular and neurological disorders. Detection is made possible with chemiluminescent, fluorescent or colorimetric substrates and detection instruments such as microplate / ELISA readers. Other kits available include: Enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISPOT) assays for the quantification of protein-producing cells and chemiluminescent immunoassays (CLIA) kits. Find the best ELISA kits and products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Microplate Readers / DetectorsMicroplate readers are used to automate the detection and analysis of labeled or label-free components in microplates during assays or live-cell monitoring. Microplate readers are generally distinguished by their mode of detection. Types include absorbance, luminescence, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, TRF / FRET and multimode microplate readers. Microplate readers deliver a high throughput of samples by reading multiple wells simultaneously, with the 96-well format the most commonly used. As a result, microplate readers are often used in the drug discovery, bioassays, research and pharmaceutical industries for screening applications. Microplate loading can also be automated, with robotic microplate stackers to increase throughput. Find the best microplate readers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Cell-Based AssaysCell-based assays are used to monitor the presence, quantity and activities of a desired cellular analyte including drug molecules or biomarkers. This can reveal information on cell health (apoptosis, cytotoxicity, viability and proliferation assays), cell metabolism, cell migration and cell signaling mechanisms. Find the best cell-based assay products, kits and equipment with our peer reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receiving pricing direct from manufacturers.Absorbance ReaderFluorescenceThe emission of fluorescence occurs when a photon of energy is supplied to a fluorescent chemical compound by an external source, causing it to become excited. Fluorescence can be detected and measured for different purposes using microplate readers, fluorescence microscopes, fluorescence scanners, and flow cytometers.

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