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FilterMax F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers

Filter-based detection for absorbance, fluorescence, glow luminescence, and more
Affordability and unmatched assay performance in filter-based microplate readers
The FilterMax™ F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers offer a wide set of features at an affordable price-to-performance ratio. They provide absorbance, fluorescence, glow luminescence, and other read modes for programmable endpoint, kinetic, multiple-wavelength linear scan and area scan measurements.
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Get great performance with LEDs
The readers employ patented high-power light emitting diodes (LED) that are high powered at critical wavelengths, with an optimized light source for a specific dye or application.
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Count single photons
The photomultiplier tube (PMT) detector operates in photon counting mode, affording increased sensitivity for red dyes with a linear dynamic range of over six orders of magnitude.
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Get tailored data analysis
Save time from exporting data to external applications. SoftMax Pro Software provides more than 160 predefined yet powerful experiment protocols and programming capabilities for quick data analysis.
Features
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Visible absorbance
This reader provides visible absorbance, top-reading fluorescence intensity, and glow luminescence modes in 96- to 384-well plates with wavelength selection options from 340-650 nm.
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UV and visible absorbance
This reader provides UV and visible absorbance, top and bottom fluorescence intensity, glow luminescence, FP, and TRF modes in 6- to 1536-well plates with wavelength selection options from 230-750 nm.
Latest Resources
Applications of FilterMax F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
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Absorbance
Learn all about absorbance detection – how it works, how it’s measured, and how it can be used to calculate concentration. We also provide information on common absorbance applications and assays including ELISAs, nucleic acid and protein quantitation, and microbial growth.
Cell viability
Cell line development requires the discovery of single cell-derived clones that produce high and consistent levels of the target therapeutic protein. A critical first step in the process is the isolation of single, viable cells. Single cells proliferate to form colonies that can then be assessed for productivity of the target therapeutic protein. Viability and growth rates of single cell-derived clones can be characterized on the CloneSelect Imager and the SpectraMax i3x microplate reader and imaging cytometer.
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ELISA
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) are used to measure the amount of a specific protein, using a microplate format, and results are most often detected via absorbance in the visible wavelength range. Chemiluminescent and fluorescent ELISA formats offer enhanced sensitivity for accurate quantitation of less abundant analytes.
Fluorescence
Learn all about fluorescence detection – what it is, how it works, and the instruments used to measure the fluorescence of a sample. We also cover many fluorescence-based assays including cell viability, GPCR activity, and fluorescent nucleic acid quantification.
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Fluorescence Polarization (FP)
Fluorescence polarization (FP) is a technique that is widely used to monitor binding events in solution. It can be used to assess biomolecular interactions, including protein-antibody binding and DNA hybridization, as well as enzyme activity, and it has been adapted to basic research as well as high-throughput screening.
Fluorescent Protein Detection
Fluorescent proteins have become enormously popular as tools for monitoring biological events in vivo. In addition to green fluorescent protein (GFP) from the jellyfish Aequorea victoria, there are now numerous others available from other species of jellyfish and reef coral. These proteins can be expressed in a diverse range of cells and organisms, where they are used to track many cellular processes, including protein synthesis and translocation, gene induction, and cell lineage.
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Luminescence
Learn about luminescence detection – what it is, how it works, and the advantages of luminescence over other detection modes. We’ll cover key luminescence-based assays including dual-luciferase reporter gene, chemiluminescent ELISA, cytotoxicity, and BRET.
Mycoplasma Monitoring
Mycoplasma, the smallest and simplest of the prokaryotes, are common contaminants of cell cultures. Symptoms of mycoplasma contamination include a reduction in the rate of proliferation and changes in cellular responses, including gene expression. Mycoplasma cannot be detected by simply examining cell cultures under a microscope, so a variety of methods such as fluorescence- and luminescence-based assays have been developed to enable researchers to monitor for contamination.
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TRF, TR-FRET & HTRF
Learn all about time-resolved fluorescence – TRF and TR-FRET including HTRF assays. We’ll provide applications resources to aid in your research, including kinase assays, cellular signaling pathways, protein-protein interactions, cell cytotoxicity, and more.
Specifications & Options of FilterMax F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
Resources of FilterMax F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
Application Note
Faster ELISA results with CatchPoint SimpleStep ELISA kits
Faster ELISA results with CatchPoint SimpleStep ELISA kits
CatchPoint SimpleStep ELISA kits give users a 90-minute ELISA workflow, a nearly two-thirds reduction in time compared to conventional ELISAs.
Application Note
MycoAlert Mycoplasma Detection Assays on Molecular Devices Microplate Readers
MycoAlert Mycoplasma Detection Assays on Molecular Devices Microplate Readers
Mycoplasma, the smallest and simplest of the prokaryotes, are common contaminants of cell cultures. Symptoms of mycoplasma contamination include a reduction in the rate of…
Customer Breakthrough
University of Liege uses the FilterMax F5 reader to enhance viral vectors
University of Liege uses the FilterMax F5 reader to enhance viral vectors
Viral vectors are specialized tools that are used to deliver target genetic material into cells. The main objective of the GIGA Viral Vectors Platform is to advance scientific resear…
Data Sheet
F3/F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
F3/F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
Learn how the F3/F5 Multi-mode microplate readers can utilize its filter sets to accurately perform measurements with up to five modes of detection.


Expanding Assay Applications with Multi-Mode Readers from ELISA to AlphaScreen
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- Dated: Dec 15, 2020Publication Name: ACM SIGPLAN Notices
Data flow fusion with series expressions in Haskell
Existing approaches to array fusion can deal with straight-line producer consumer pipelines, but cannot fuse branching data flows where a generated array is consumed by several different consumers. Branching data flows are common and natural to write, but a lack of fusion leads to the creation of an intermediate array at every branch point. We… View moreExisting approaches to array fusion can deal with straight-line producer consumer pipelines, but cannot fuse branching data flows where a generated array is consumed by several different consumers. Branching data flows are common and natural to write, but a lack of fusion leads to the creation of an intermediate array at every branch point. We present a new array fusion system that handles branches, based on Waters's series expression framework, but extended to work in a functional setting. Our system also solves a related problem in stream fusion, namely the introduction of duplicate loop counters. We demonstrate speedup over existing fusion systems for several key examples.
- Dated: Dec 29, 2013Publication Name: Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry volume
Activity of imidazole compounds on Leishmania (L.) infantum chagasi: reactive oxygen species induced by econazole
Drug repositioning has been considered a promising approach to discover novel treatments against neglected diseases. Among the major protozoan diseases, leishmaniasis remains a public health threat with few therapeutic alternatives, affecting 12 million people in 98 countries. In this study, we report the in vitro antileishmanial activity of the… View moreDrug repositioning has been considered a promising approach to discover novel treatments against neglected diseases. Among the major protozoan diseases, leishmaniasis remains a public health threat with few therapeutic alternatives, affecting 12 million people in 98 countries. In this study, we report the in vitro antileishmanial activity of the imidazole drugs clotrimazole, and for the first time in literature, econazole and bifonazole and their potential action to affect the regulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) of the parasites. The lethal action of the imidazoles was investigated using spectrofluorimetric techniques to detect ROS content, plasma membrane permeability, and mitochondrial membrane potential. The imidazoles showed activity against L.
Contributors: Juliana Tonini Mesquita, Thais Alves da Costa-Silva, Samanta Etel Treiger Borborema & André Gustavo Tempone
Go to article - Dated: Dec 15, 2013Publication Name: Phytomedicine
Butenolides from Nectandra oppositifolia (Lauraceae) displayed anti-Trypanosoma cruzi activity via deregulation of mitochondria
From a previous screening of Brazilian biodiversity for antitrypanosomal activity, the n-hexane extract from twigs of Nectandra oppositifolia (Lauraceae) demonstrated in vitro activity against Trypanosoma cruzi. View moreFrom a previous screening of Brazilian biodiversity for antitrypanosomal activity, the n-hexane extract from twigs of Nectandra oppositifolia (Lauraceae) demonstrated in vitro activity against Trypanosoma cruzi.
Contributors: Geanne A. AlvesConservaa1, Thais A.da Costa-Silvaa1, MaiaraAmaralb, Guilherme M.Antarc, Bruno J.Nevesde, Carolina H.Andradee, Andre G.Temponeb João Henrique G.Lago
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FilterMax F3 and F5 Multi-Mode Microplate Readers
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FilterMax F3 Microplate Reader | F3 |
FilterMax F5 Microplate Reader | F5 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 360NM BW 35NM
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6590-0042
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 485NM BW 20NM
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6590-0043
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 535NM BW 25NM
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6590-0044
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 430NM BW 35NM
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6590-0045
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 590NM BW 20NM
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6590-0046
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 320NM BW 25NM
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6590-0047
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 405 NM BW 30NM
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6590-0048
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 465NM BW 35NM
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6590-0049
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 500NM BW 25NM
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6590-0050
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 518NM BW 26NM
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6590-0051
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 525 NM BW 45NM
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6590-0052
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 540NM BW 25NM
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6590-0053
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 550NM BW 10 NM
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6590-0054
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION FILTER 585NM BW 10NM
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6590-0055
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 465NM BW 35NM
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6590-0056 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 535NM BW 25NM
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6590-0057 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 595NM BW 35NM
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6590-0058 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 625NM BW 35NM
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6590-0059 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 430NM BW 35NM
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6590-0060 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 650NM BW 40NM
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6590-0061 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 485NM BW 20NM
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6590-0062 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 500 NM BW 25NM
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6590-0063 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 550NM BW 10NM
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6590-0064 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 574 NM BW 25NM
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6590-0065 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 585NM BW 10NM
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6590-0066 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 635NM BW 35NM
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6590-0067 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 660NM BW 32NM
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6590-0068 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 668NM BW 12NM
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6590-0069 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE EMISSION FILTER 670NM BW 40NM
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FilterMax FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION (FP) Excitation Filter Visible | 6590-0071 |
FilterMax FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION (FP) Emission Filter Visible (QTY 2)
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6590-0072
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FilterMax TIME RESOLVED FLUORESCENCE (TRF) Excitation Filter 370NM BW80 NM
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6590-0073
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILETER 280NM BW 5,5NM | 6590-002 |
FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 260NM BW 5,5NM | 6590-001 |
FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 320NM BW 5,5NM
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6590-0003
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 420NM BW 8NM
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6590-0004
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 450NM BW 8NM
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6590-0005
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 465NM BW 8NM
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6590-0006
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 470NM BW 8NM
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6590-0007
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 480NM BW 8NM
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6590-0008
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 490NM BW 8NM
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6590-0009
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 492NM BW 8NM
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6590-0010
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 510NM BW 8NM
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6590-0011
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 515NM BW 8NM
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6590-0012
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 520NM BW 8NM
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6590-0013
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 532NM BW 8NM
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6590-0014
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 540NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 548NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 550NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 560NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 562NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 570NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 575NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 580NM BW 8NM
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6590-0022
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 590NM BW 8NM
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6590-0023
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 595NM BW 8NM
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6590-0024
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 600NM BW 8NM
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 610NM BW 8NM
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6590-0026
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 620NM BW 8NM
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6590-0027
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 630NM BW 8NM
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6590-0028
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 640NM BW 8NM
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6590-0029
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 645NM BW 8NM
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6590-0030
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 650NM BW 8NM
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6590-0031
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 340NM BW 10NM
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6590-0032
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 350NM BW 10NM
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6590-0033
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 360NM BW 10NM
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6590-0034
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 370NM BW 10NM
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6590-0035
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 380NM BW 10NM
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6590-0036
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 405NM BW 10NM
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6590-0037
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 414NM BW 10NM
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6590-0038
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 260NM BW 12NM
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6590-0039
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 280NM BW 12NM
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6590-0040
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FilterMax ABSORBANCE FILTER 320NM BW 12NM
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Featured Applications

Absorbance
Learn all about absorbance detection – how it works, how it’s measured, and how it can be used to…

Cell viability
Cell line development requires the discovery of single cell-derived clones that produce high and…

ELISA
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) are used to measure the amount of a specific protein,…

Fluorescence
Learn all about fluorescence detection – what it is, how it works, and the instruments used to…

Fluorescence Polarization (FP)
Fluorescence polarization (FP) is a technique that is widely used to monitor binding events in…

Fluorescent Protein Detection
Fluorescent proteins have become enormously popular as tools for monitoring biological events in…

Luminescence
Learn about luminescence detection – what it is, how it works, and the advantages of luminescence…

Mycoplasma Monitoring
Mycoplasma, the smallest and simplest of the prokaryotes, are common contaminants of cell cultures…

TRF, TR-FRET & HTRF
Learn all about time-resolved fluorescence – TRF and TR-FRET including HTRF assays. We’ll provide…
Customer Breakthrough


SUCCESS STORY
University of Liege uses the FilterMax F5 reader to enhance viral vectors
How can we help advance your next big discovery?
Our highly-qualified teams are on the frontlines with our customers, conducting remote or on-site product demonstrations, webinars, and more to help you solve your tough research challenges. How can we help you today?
I’d like to…
How can we help advance your next big discovery?
Our highly-qualified teams are on the frontlines with our customers, conducting remote or on-site product demonstrations, webinars, and more to help you solve your tough research challenges. How can we help you today?
I’d like to…