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Our multimode microplate readers provide flexibility, performance and ease-of-use for a variety of microplate assays. Whether you need to measure photometry, fluorometry, luminometry, time-resolved fluorometry or AlphaScreen, we offer a microplate reader solution for your lab.
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Featured microplate readers
The modular and upgradeable Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX multimode reader offers up to five measurement technologies, including Absorbance, Fluorescence Intensity, Luminescence, AlphaScreen, QuantiGene SinglePlex, and Time-Resolved Fluorescence. It offers features to help you save time and reduce common errors in the lab—including automated dynamic range selection, which adjusts the optimal reading range based on signal intensities, and built-in safety controls.
Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan FL instrument features excellent optical performance, and is ideal for life science research applications for fluorometric and luminometric assays. The Fluoroskan FL offers versatile plate formats, fast plate reading speeds and up to three dispensers.
- Fluoroskan FL microplate fluorometer and luminometer
- Fluoroskan FL microplate fluorometer and luminometer, one dispenser
- Fluoroskan FL microplate fluorometer and luminometer, two dispensers
- Fluorescence microplate assays
Thermo Scientific Fluoroskan instrument offers simplicity and reliability for increased efficiency in research workflows. The Fluoroskan microplate fluorometer is ideal for life science research applications such as fluorometric protein and enzyme studies, molecular interactions, nucleic acid quantification as well as reporter gene, fluorometric kinase, immuno- and cell-based assays.
- Fluoroskan microplate fluorometer
- Fluoroskan microplate fluorometer, one dispenser
- Fluoroskan microplate fluorometer, two dispensers
- Fluorescence microplate assays
Run a variety of luminometric research applications with the Thermo Scientific Luminoskan microplate luminometer, a compact and robust instrument offering versatile plate formats, fast reading speeds and up to three dispensers. This instrument has passed specific verification criteria. In addition, the Luminoskan microplate luminometer is verified for Thermo Scientific Pierce Luciferase and QuantiGene SinglePlex Assays.
- Luminoskan microplate luminometer
- Luminoskan microplate luminometer, one dispenser
- Luminoskan microplate luminometer, two dispensers
Thermo Scientific Multiskan SkyHigh instrument is a UV/Vis microplate spectrophotometer. Multiskan SkyHigh is exceptionally convenient and easy to use for virtually any photometric research application, especially DNA, RNA and protein analysis. It is ideal for multi-user environments where a variety of endpoint, kinetic and spectral assays are run. Results are quickly presented on Multiskan SkyHigh models with touch screens. These models offer multiple connectivity options including unique access to Thermo Fisher Connect cloud-based tools for secure, and remote data management. Additionally, the intuitive Thermo Scientific SkanIt PC software addresses even the most challenging applications. Multiple languages are available.
Measure absorbance in a variety of research and routine applications with the easy-to-use Thermo Scientific Multiskan FC microplate photometer. This instrument provides proven performance and reliable results through built-in self diagnostics, IQ/OQ and verification tools.
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Our microplate readers come with the Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software, an easy-to-use interface with features designed help prevent common errors and boost productivity. With no limit to the number of PC installations allowed, SkanIt Software gives you the control and flexibility you need to set up assays and analyze data efficiently. Designed for users with a variety of needs and skill levels, our aim was to make SkanIt Software so intuitive that little to no training is required.
Guide to microplate readers
 Cat. No. VL0000D0 |  Cat. No. 5200220 |  Cat. No. 51119500 |  Cat. No. 51119000 | |
| Consideration | Varioskan LUX | Fluoroskan FL & Fluoroskan | Multiskan SkyHigh | Multiskan FC |
| Absorbance, filter | ||||
| Absorbance, monochromator | ||||
| Fluorescence, filter | ||||
| Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) | ||||
| Time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) | ||||
| Time-resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer TR-FRET | For Fluoroskan FL only | |||
| Flash and glow luminescence (including BRET) | ||||
| Luminescence spectral scan | ||||
| AlphaScreen®/ AlphaLISA® | ||||
| Dispensers | ||||
| Cuvette port | ||||
| Gas control | ||||
| Incubation | ||||
| Shaking | ||||
| Fluorescence top reading | ||||
| Fluorescence bottom reading | ||||
| µDrop plate compatibility | ||||
| Plate types | 6-384, 1536 | 6-384 | 96, 384 | 96, 384 |
| Multipoint measurement | ||||
| User interface | PC | PC | Touch screen or PC | Color LCD or PC |
| Robot compatibility | ||||
| Upgradeable | ||||
| 21 CFR Part 11 support |
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Find the right plates for your plate reading assays
Whether you’re conducting fluorescence or luminescence studies, find the Thermo Scientific Nunc plates that are best suited for your plate reader’s detection technology. With the standard ANSI footprint dimensions, optimized cell attachment, and features such as the highly clear optical bottom and the evaporation barrier, Nunc plates can help you improve your assay consistency and output.
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