Microplate readers are widely used in research for a broad range of biochemical assays including ELISA assays, protein and nucleic acid quantification, enzyme activity assays, ion concentration calculations, etc. There are three techniques available in the Facility: absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence measurements.
PLATE READERS
Multimode plate readers
System Name: Varioskan LUX Plate Reader 1 and 2
- Absorbance: 200-1000 nm
- Fluorescence Excitation: 200-1000 nm
- Fluorescence Emission: 270-840 nm
- Luminescence Range: 360-670 nm
- Injectors: dual (only on reader 1)
Absorbance-only plate readers
System Name: Molecular Devices Plate Reader 1 and 2
Instrument: Molecular Devices VersaMax 190
Wavelengths: 340-850 nm
Temperature Control: ambient to 45C
Fluorescence-only plate readers
System Name: Molecular Devices Plate Reader 1 and 2
Instrument: Molecular Devices VersaMax 190
Wavelengths: 340-850 nm
Temperature Control: ambient to 45C
IMAGERS
Western blot imager
The Li-Cor Odyssey FC allows for digital imaging of Western blots and DNA gels using near-infrared fluorescence and enhanced chemiluminescent techniques, and provides more than 6 logs of linear dynamic range. Images can be analyzed using a variety of methods and digitally archived for future reference.
System Name: Li-Cor Odyssey FC 1 and 2
Lasers
- 685 nm
- 785 nm
Image Field Size
- 10 cm x 12 cm