Microplate Reader Instrument Models

Range of options that provide flexibility, performance, and ease of use for a variety of microplate assays.

Choosing a microplate reader that best suits your research needs

Thermo Scientific microplate readers offer flexibility, performance, and ease of use for a variety of microplate assays. From routine to challenging plate-based assays, we offer versatile and adaptable solutions for your research. Available detection modes include fluorescence, absorbance, turbidimetry, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), and AlphaScreen assays. Choosing the microplate reader that is right for you depends on your application, sample size, and overall laboratory needs. Explore the selection guide below and choose a model for more information.

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Selection guide

 

Multiskan FC

Multiskan SkyHigh

Varioskan ALF

Varioskan LUX

Overview
Easy-to-use microplate photometer designed with over 40 years of experience with the well-known Multiskan product brand. This instrument provides proven performance and reliable results in an ELISA assays or in a variety of other research and routine applications through innovative detection design and built-in self-diagnostics. The UV/VIS microplate spectrophotometer ideal for a variety of endpoint, kinetic and spectral assays. Equipped with large touchscreen for stand-alone use with ready-made assay protocols for the most common DNA, RNA, and protein assays.  Offers access to Thermo Fisher Connect and Microsoft OneDrive cloud-based tools for secure and remote data management. Versatile, entry level multimode microplate reader for variety of UV-vis absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence microplate assays. SkanIt PC software with validated protocols and visual workflow guarantees ease of use and effortless data analysis. A top-of-the-art multimode microplate reader offering up to five measurement technologies, including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence and Alpha. Besides excellent performance in all applications, it offers huge selection of automatic features to help you save time and reduce common errors in the lab.
Detection technology
Absorbance, turbidimetry Absorbance, turbidimetry Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence, luminescence Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence.
Optional: time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), luminescence, Alpha Screen
Absorbance, filter based      
     
Absorbance, monochromator based      
 
Fluorescence intensity, filter based      
     
Fluorescence intensity, monochromator based      
     
Fluorescence intensity, top reading      
   
Fluorescence intensity, bottom reading      
     
Time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), filter based      
     
Luminescence, filter based      
   
Luminescence, monochromator based      
     
Luminescence, glow assays      
   
Luminescence, flash assays      
     
Alpha Screen, filter based      
     
Reagent dispensers      
     
CO2/O2 control       
     
Incubation, from ambient + 4 °C to 45 °C      
Shaking      
Linear Linear Linear, orbital, double-orbital Orbital
Microplate types      
96, 384 6-48*, 96, 384 6-48, 96, 384 6-48, 96,  384, 1536
Cuvette port      
     
µDrop plate compatibility      
 
User interface      
Color LCD or PC Touch screen or PC PC PC
SkanIt software compatibility      
Automation compatibility       
Upgradeable       
     
21 CFR Part 11 compliance      

 

 

Multiskan FC

Multiskan SkyHigh

Varioskan ALF

Varioskan LUX

Overview Combining enhanced usability features with over 40 years of experience of the Multiskan product brand. A reliable, easy-to-use microplate photometer ideal for immunoassays (ELISA), protein assays, endotoxin detection, enzyme assays, growth curves, and cytotoxicity and proliferation assays. Multiskan FC can be used as a stand-alone instrument or under PC control with intuitive SkanIt Software. This UV/Vis microplate spectrophotometer is an easy-to-use microplate reader for photometric and turbidimetric applications, especially for DNA, RNA, and protein analyses, including endpoint, kinetic, and spectral assays. Available in different configurations, touchscreen models offer the flexibility to use the system as stand-alone, or together with SkanIt Software for PC control. With Thermo Fisher Connect and Microsoft OneDrive cloud-based tools, convenient data processing is easier than ever with the Multiskan SkyHigh platforms.  Our versatile, entry-level multimode well plate reader offers multiple detection modes for a variety of UV-Vis absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence microplate assays. The Varioskan ALF microplate reader is ideal for nucleic acid and protein quantification, bacterial growth curves, ELISA, and cell viability. Varioskan ALF models rely on SkanIt Software to simplify and accelerate assay setup, data analysis, and transfer, offering a visual workflow and a very large collection of ready-to-use microplate reader protocols. Designed specifically for researchers with a wide variety of assay requirements, the Varioskan LUX multimode microplate reader raises the bar for reliability, versatility and ease of use. The Varioskan LUX can measure absorbance or fluorescence intensity with optional modules for luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF, TR-FRET, hTRF), and AlphaScreen assays. Self-diagnostics, autocalibration, and built-in smart safety controls can ease workflows and help avoid experimental errors on this multimode microplate reader. 
Detection technology Absorbance, turbidimetry Absorbance, turbidimetry Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence, luminescence Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence.
Optional: time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), luminescence, AlphaScreen
Absorbance, filter based      
Absorbance, monochromator based  
Fluorescence intensity, filter based      
Fluorescence intensity, monochromator based      
Fluorescence intensity, top reading    
Fluorescence intensity, bottom reading      
Time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), filter based      
Luminescence, filter based    
Luminescence, monochromator based      
Luminescence, glow assays    
Luminescence, flash assays      
AlphaScreen, filter based      
Reagent dispensers      
CO2/O2 control       
Incubation, from ambient + 4 °C to 45 °C
Shaking Linear Linear Linear, orbital, double-orbital Orbital
Microplate types 96, 384 6-48*, 96, 384 6-48, 96, 384 6-48, 96, 384, 1536
Cuvette port      
µDrop plate compatibility  
User interface Color LCD or PC Touch screen or PC PC PC
SkanIt software compatibility
Automation compatibility 
Upgradeable       
21 CFR Part 11 compliance

*Maximum plate height with lid is 19.5 mm


For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.