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SpectraMax Luminometer
Luminescence detection typically offers greater sensitivity than absorbance or fluorescence detection. Our luminescence plate readers, also referred to as luminometers are ideal for measuring a wide range of assays including dual luciferase reporter gene, G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) via aequorin, bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET), and acridinium ester assays. Luminescence assays with long-lived signal (glow) can be detected by any luminescence reader, while flash assays with short-lived signal (flash) require a reader equipped with injectors.
Our featured SpectraMax® L Microplate Reader
Sensitive luminometer with programmable injector options for 96- and 384-well microplates
- Detect dim samples with unsurpassed sensitivity
- Avoid saturation issues with nine orders of dynamic range
- Enable robust performance with injectors
- Validation and compliance tools
Luminescence applications and assays
With more than 30+ years of plate reader expertise and life science research, we’ve amassed an extensive collection of application-focused content in our Resource Hub. Our featured luminescence application notes include:
- Acridinium Ester Assays
- Enzymatic Assays
- GPCR/Aequorin Assays
Multi-mode microplate readers with luminescence detection
A single-mode plate reader is a good starting point. However, an upgradeable multi-mode reader which includes absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence can address all your future lab needs.
Customer Breakthrough
University of Geneva uses the FlexStation 3 and SpectraMax readers for assay development and screening.
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