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New and improved cellular health evaluation of 2D and 3D cellular models

Visualizing microtubule dynamics in live cells using a novel, deep red cytoskeletal label

General

Guide to microplate readers

SkanIt Software for microplate readers

Varioskan LUX

Varioskan LUX Technical Manual

Varioskan LUX User Manual

Varioskan LUX microplate readers specification sheet

Multiskan SkyHigh

Multiskan SkyHigh user manual

Multiskan SkyHigh Specifications

Multiskan FC

Multiskan FC User manual

Fluoroskan & Luminoskan (Discontinued Models)

Fluoroskan Specifications

Luminoskan Specifications

Recommended filter pairs for various fluorescent dyes for Fluoroskan and Fluoroskan FL Microplate Fluorometers

Fluoroskan FL, Fluoroskan and Luminoskan User Manual

General

High-throughput fluorescence imaging and analysis of spheroids

Analysis of cancer spheroids through high-throughput screening assays

Improving assay consistency using Nunc Edge 2.0 96-Well Plates

FluoroSpot Pre-Screening with Thermo Scientific Microplate Readers

Varioskan LUX

Comparison of accuracy and precision of Quant-iT and Qubit dsDNA quantification assays

Quantification of digital microfluidic fluorescence assays with the Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader

Performing NanoBRETTM with the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX multimode reader

Low-concentration DNA quantitation with Varioskan LUX Multimode Reader

Monitoring cell health with alamarBlue and PrestoBlue reagents using the Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader

Following bacterial growth kinetics using the Varioskan LUX Multimode Microplate Reader

Automatic Dynamic Range Selection

Exploration of Microbial Communities Using the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Reader and the Invitrogen EVOS FL Cell Imaging System

GPCR induction followed by a fluorometric Ca2+ assay in Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX

Performing Cyclic AMP hTRF Screening Assays with the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Reader

Integrated Gas Module

Evaluation of the toxic effects of PFOS in hESCs differentiating into cardiomyocytes

Microplate-Based Pathlength Correction Method for Photometric DNA Quantification

Setting up AlphaScreen cAMP Assays With the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Reader

Reducing the Potential for Experimental Errors with Smart Safety Controls in the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Reader

Setting up a Photometric DNA Assay with Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software Using Pathlength Correction

18 Automatic Dynamic Range Selection – Simplified Assay Setup with the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Reader

Determination of Antioxidant Capacity on the Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Multimode Reader

Multiskan SkyHigh

A theoretical and practical guide for spectrophotometric determination of protein concentrations at 280 nm

Simplified workflow for Instant ELISA kits using the Multiskan Sky Microplate Spectrophotometer and Wellwash Versa Microplate Washer

Orthogonal approaches for studying bacterial biofilms using photometric detection with a Multiskan Sky Microplate Spectrophotometer and brightfield imaging with an EVOS FL Auto Imaging System

Photometric DNA quantification at 260 nm using the Multiskan Sky Microplate Spectrophotometer user interface

Properties of Absorbance and Turbidimetric Scattering Measurements in Photometry

Fluoroskan & Luminoskan (Discontinued Models)

Ultrafast flash kinetic assays with Luminoskan and Fluoroskan FL microplate readers

Sensitive fluorometric quantification of DNA in microplate format

An Easy Determination of the Antioxidant Power of Beverage Samples with Multiskan FC Microplate Photometer

How to Perform a Qualitative/Quantitative ELISA Assay to Detect H. pylori

Performing a Quantitative ELISA Assay to Detect Human IL-6 with Thermo Scientific Multiskan FC Microplate Photometer and Thermo Scientific Wellwash Versa Microplate Washer

Performing a Quantitative ELISA Assay to Detect Human TNF-a

Total Protein Quantification with BCA and Modified Lowry Protein Assays and the Multiskan FC Microplate Photometer

Detection of Bacterial Endotoxins with Thermo Scientific Multiskan FC Microplate Photometer

Determination of clenbuterol from bovine urine samples using Multiskan FC

High Sensitivity ELISA Assays for the Detection of Melamine Residuals in Milk

How to Perform a Quantitative ELISA Assay to Detect TNFα

Immunochemical determination of 17β-estradiol from bovine urine samples using microplate instruments

Perform Qualitative HIV ELISA with the Multiskan FC Microplate Photometer

Rapid and Reproducible Protein Quantitation with Instruments

Turbidometric performance of Multiskan FC and Multiskan GO

USB Flash Drives for Multiskan GO, Multiskan FC, Wellwash and Wellwash Versa

Use Microplate Photometers to Choose Optimum Reagent for Cytotoxicity Assays

Download SkanIt Software for Thermo Scientific microplate readers

SkanIt Microplate Reader Software

SARS-CoV-2 Decontamination Guidance for Thermo Fisher Scientific Instrumentation

Request Demo, Quote or Trade-In Info Link

Essential Benchtop Instruments to Streamline Your Research

Microplate washers

µDrop™ and µDrop Duo Plates

Microplate Reader Verification Plates (thermofisher.com)

Fluorescence Microplate Assays

ELISA Instrumentation and Equipment

QuantiGene Singleplex Gene Expression Assay & Singleplex HT Assay

Multidrop Dispenser

Imaging Platform & Plate Reader Combination

Cell Culture Plates: Well Plates & Microplates

Trusted and easy-to-use cell health assays

Microplate instruments, assays, and accessories guide

Plate selection table for plate readers

Guide to microplate readers

Recommended filter pairs for various fluorescent dyes for Fluoroskan and Fluoroskan FL Microplate Fluorometers

Varioskan LUX 3D Viewer Tool

Luciferase Assay Selection Guide

Education and training

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Cell Analysis Learning Center

Protein Biology Learning Center