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Efficient microplate reader for fluorescence, absorbance, and luminescence assays.
The BMG LABTECH FLUOstar OPTIMA microplate reader is a versatile instrument designed for measuring fluorescence and light absorbance in 96-well to 384-well plates. It covers a wavelength range of 240 to 740 nm, offering high sensitivity with a dynamic range exceeding 8 decades for fluorescence, and accurate absorbance measurement up to 4 OD with <0.01 OD precision across 0-2 OD range. This device supports various assay modes, including time-resolved and polarized fluorescence, with sensitivity down to < 70 amol/well for Europium and <5mP standard deviation for fluorescein polarization. It also optionally measures luminescence with a dynamic range over 6 decades. The reader provides up to 50 readings per second, achieving maximum efficiency with reading speeds of 15 seconds on a 96-well plate and 30 seconds on a 384-well plate. Features include temperature control from ambient +5°C to 45°C with a stability of 0.2°C. It comes equipped with a range of excitation and emission filters suited for versatile research applications across molecular biology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. This robust equipment combines ease of use and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal solution for enhancing productivity in resource-conscious laboratories.
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With a service contract, ten to fifteen years is normal for most benchtop instruments. Detectors and pumps are the parts that wear first.
Often, yes. Verified suppliers frequently work with service partners converting the instrument. If applicable, we can list servicing options alongside the offer.
Ask a scientist through the request button. Parts are often available even when the instrument itself is discontinued.
Two to six weeks, depending on refurbishment scope and whether calibration is included.
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Last updated 5 November 2026
€4,950 sits in the middle range microplate readers here. The middle half of the 231 with a price runs from €200 to €5,416.
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