Biotek ELx808 Plate reader

• ELISA assays for immunology and infectious disease diagnostics.
• Endotoxin testing in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing.
• Enzyme kinetics studies in biochemistry and drug discovery.
• Microbial growth monitoring in microbiology and fermentation science.
• General photometric measurements in research and development laboratories.

Typical plate format

Exclusively designed for 96-well microplates.

Measurement principle

Absorbance, functioning as a microplate spectrophotometer.

Wavelength range

Typically covers visible light spectrum, often with a selection of filters for specific wavelengths.

Throughput

Designed for rapid reading of 96-well plates.

Power supply

Commonly operates on standard laboratory mains power (e.g., 230V, 50Hz for UK).

Footprint

For this class of equipment, units are typically benchtop-sized, requiring moderate laboratory space.

• What types of assays can this plate reader perform?

  This unit is primarily used for absorbance-based assays, including ELISA, endotoxin testing, enzyme kinetics, and microbial growth monitoring.

• Is this unit suitable for high-throughput screening?

• Can this reader accommodate different microplate formats?

• What maintenance is typically required for this equipment?

• Does this unit come with software for data analysis?

Microplate readers remain essential laboratory instruments valued for their reliability and consistency in high-throughput screening applications. Buyers typically prioritise optical performance, wavelength range compatibility, and software functionality when evaluating used models. Key considerations include detector condition, calibration currency, and spare parts availability. The equipment generally performs well in pharmaceutical development, diagnostics, and research settings. Reputation centres on durability and cost-effectiveness, particularly when sourced from well-maintained laboratory environments with complete documentation.

General overview for this equipment type