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The ultimate guide to microplate reader solutions
25 Aug 2026This eBook provides a comprehensive overview of microplate reader technologies, detection modes, and applications to help researchers select the right solution for their laboratory workflows. Learn the principles behind absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, TRF/TR-FRET, fluorescence polarization, and imaging cytometry, and discover how different reader configurations support assays ranging from ELISA and cell viability to protein quantitation and nucleic acid analysis. Explore guidance on GxP compliance, laboratory automation, and workflow optimization for both research and regulated environments.
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Resource type: Application eBook
Page count: 24
Read time: 20 mins
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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.