Top tips and tricks: Performing assays in microplates

Microplate assays are now a standard analytical tool in many life science experiments, matched by the corresponding growth of the types of microplate readers available to conduct critical measurements.

In this expert guide, we explore a selection of microplate readers from Berthold Technologies through different assay case studies, explain the basics of assay measurements, and outline common pitfalls. This eBook will also reveal how choosing the right microplate reader for a given assay is vital to overall assay success.

This guide will also outline:

• How to choose the best reader using either filters or monochromators
• How to configure your reader with temperature control
• How to effectively measure flash luminescence