Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Hooke Bio Ltd
Very useful instrument
Application Area: Enzyme assays
"Very easy to use and gives reproducible results. It would be essential for any lab doing enzyme or cell work"
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ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: National Veterinary Research Institute
Great product and really worth of its price.
Application Area: Reporter gene assays: measuring fluorescence, absorbance and luminescence
"BioTek Synergy 2 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader is very effective for my application (in vitro reporter gene bioassays) and what is important, it has good price to performance ratio. The device is configurable - you can choose typical measurement options (luminescence, absorbance and fluorescence) as well as more specialized ones (BRET, FRET, Alpha Screening, TRF). So the reader covers broad range of applications. It is also upgradable - you can decide to add new modules in the future. It gives reproducible results, gives low limits of detection, works without any problems/errors. The software (Gen 5) is very intuitive, easy to learn and use, gives the possibility to collect and analyze the data. Moreover there is many measurement options (sensitivity and temperature setting, shaking) . The reader is appropriate for different microplates: 96- and 384-well plates. It could also be used in high throughput screening assays including 1536-well read mode."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Endolytics, LLC
12/10!
Application Area:Detection of multiple fluors in biological matrices.
"The Synergy 2 is easy to use and very reliable. We are getting outstanding sensitivity and precision analyzing four flours at the same time in serum or lymph. In addition, the folks in Tech support are extremely knowledgeable and always helpful. I would highly recommend the Synergy 2."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: ETH Zurich
Very versatile instrument with many options to upgrade
Application Area:All kinds of spectrophotometric assays/fluorescence/anisotropy/luminescence
"High quality results can be easily gained. Very detailed instructions, also concerning many technical aspects in case of problems."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Wayne State University
Spend more get a higher model.
Application Area:Absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence measurement.
"It works to the specifications. It is an entry level fluorometer and luminometer. It uses filters for fluorescence measurement, which are little tricky to setup. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Quad Technologies
Great results
Application Area:protein assay
"Very easy to use. Good service after purchasing. The results are great."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2009
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HSC
Very Very Useful Equipment for my Molecular biology Laboratory
Application Area:Analyze RNA, DNA, PROTEIN, LUCIFERASE ACTIVITY, MTT and other applications
"Good and very useful tool for my laboratory. It is more of a necessity on a daily day basis."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Albany Medical Center
Would highly recommend this to any lab and BioTek company too. Very well built and technical services are always willing to answer any questions or concerns.
Application Area:ELISA's, BCA Protein Assay, Time-Resolved Fluorescence,
"Have been using in our lab and department for a few years now and Synergy 2 is very reliable and user friendly. Uses Gen5 software and company provided updates when available. Software is easy to use and data output can be exported to other stats programs. Customer and technical services are exceptional and quite impressive. As long as equipment is kept clean it is very dependable."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2007
Organization: Houston Methodist Hospital
Very happy with this product, tech support has been good.
Application Area:Various immunoassays. UV/Vis and Lumin
"I have been extremely happy with this instrument. It has been user friendly and so far, without problems. When needed, tech support has been good. Though the only 'problem' I have had so far is filter inquiries."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: BASF
Application Area:ELISA Detection
"I have used the Biotek Synergy reader for high throughput ELISA screening. The software ease of use is unsurpassed. It is especially valuable if you need to export your data into a macro or automated reporting file. After purchase service is excellent and the price-point cannot be beaten for the value. I would highly recommend the product to anyone looking for a new plate reader, and encourage you to at least try the software if you are used to another one."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: Colorado State University
Application Area:Well plate reading- assays
"Program is very easy to understand. Protocol writing for experiments is simple and I can run my entire assay with one. Set up and training was very detailed, they let us know common problems and how to fix them ourselves. It would be nice to have a lamp that doesn't need warm up time and wouldn't burn out if left on."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: Fl Inst. Of Technology
"Very efficient and easy to use, however it is pretty expensive and you have to buy additional filters pretty regularly."
Its fluorescence detection system uses deep blocking filters and dichroic mirrors for the best level of performance in research and screening applications. The dedicated absorbance detection system is monochromator-based, providing the best level of flexibility in this read mode. And, by utilizing dedicated optical elements for each individual detection technique, Synergy 2 offers uncompromised performance and the lowest limits of detection.
Detection modes include Fluorescence Intensity, Fluorescence Polarization, Time-Resolved Fluorescence, AlphaScreen, Luminescence and UV-visible Absorbance. Its three broad-spectrum light sources have been chosen for optimal illumination and excitation in all applications.
Synergy™ 2 Multi-Detection Microplate Reader Features: