Plate Reader
A Plate Reader is a laboratory instrument used to measure biological, chemical, or physical reactions in multi-well plates, typically used in high-throughput screening. It is commonly employed in areas such as drug discovery, molecular biology, biochemistry, and clinical diagnostics. The plate reader can detect a wide range of signals, including absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence, depending on the type of assay being performed.The device works by shining light through the wells of the plate, measuring the intensity of the light that passes through or is emitted by the sample. In absorbance mode, the plate reader quantifies how much light is absorbed by the sample, which is used to calculate concentrations of analytes. In fluorescence and luminescence modes, the reader detects the emitted light from the sample after it is excited by a specific wavelength.Plate readers are versatile and can handle a variety of assays, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), protein assays, DNA/RNA quantification, and cell viability assays. Their high throughput capabilities allow researchers to process numerous samples simultaneously, making them essential for large-scale experiments. Advanced models may also offer features such as temperature control, shaking, and multi-mode detection, enhancing the range of applications.
BioTek (lumitron) | Site
Ein Karem
IDR Equipment Center
Contacts
- Ofra Moshel
- oframo@ekmd.huji.ac.il