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Microplate Reader GENiosMicroplate Reader, GENios

GENios is the optimal multi-detection system for a variety of molecular biology applications:

  • DNA and RNA quantification (ng quantities in 1-10 ul in SybrGold solution)
  • Cell based assays
  • Fluorescence based ELISA
  • Kinetic studies
  • Expression studies (GFP) and much more

FEATURES

  • Fluorescence Intensity – top and bottom reading
  • Absorbance
  • Luminescence
  • Temperature control
  • PCR tubes and cuvette compatibility
  • Plate formats from 6 to 384 wells.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Measurement Speed < 30 sec (96 well plate)

Temperature Control 5ºC above ambient to 42ºC

Plate Shaking Linear or orbital in 3 different speeds

The instrument is equipped with the following filters:

260nm, 280nm, 340nm, 360nm, 405nm, 410nm, 415nm, 420nm, 435nm, 440nm, 450nm, 465nm, 485nm, 490nm, 535nm, 570nm, 595nm

Fluorescence

Measurement Mode Top and bottom

Wavelength Range 340 - 700 nm

Sensitivity < 3 pg fluorescein / well (Vol. 200μl, black plate, 100 flashes)

Time Resolved Measurement Integration time adjustable from

20-2000μsec in 1μsec steps

Plate Formats Up to 384-well plates

Absorbance

Wavelength Range 230 - 1000 nm

Accuracy 0-2 / OD / 492 nm: better than +/- 1% and +/- 0.010 OD

Plate Formats Up to 384-well plates

Glow Type Luminescence

Wavelength Range 400 - 700 nm

Sensitivity 0.4 x 10-3 activity units Alkaline

Phosphatase (~ 200fg at 2000 activity units/mg)

Plate Formats 96-well plates

For more information go to  www.tecan.com

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