Tecan Infinite M200 PRO

The Tecan Infinite® M200 PRO is a versatile multimode microplate reader designed to detect and quantify biological, chemical, or physical events in microplate formats. It supports a range of detection modes, including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), making it suitable for diverse laboratory applications.

Key features of this instrument include:

• Monochromator-based optics for wavelength selection, providing flexibility without the need for filters.
• Temperature control ranging from ambient +5°C to 42°C, facilitating assays requiring precise thermal conditions.
• Shaking capabilities (linear and orbital) to ensure homogeneous sample mixing.
• Compatibility with various microplate formats, including 96- and 384-well plates.
• NanoQuant Plate™ for low-volume nucleic acid and protein quantification, requiring as little as 2 µl of sample.

This microplate reader is widely employed in fields such as molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and drug discovery. Common applications include protein quantification, nucleic acid quantification, enzyme kinetics, cell viability assays, and high-throughput screening.

The Infinite M200 PRO is commonly used in university laboratories, biomedical research centres, and biotechnology companies. For instance, McMaster University utilises this system to introduce undergraduates to advanced laboratory techniques, highlighting its robustness and user-friendly software.

Introduced in the early 2010s, the Infinite M200 PRO remains relevant in contemporary research settings due to its adaptability and comprehensive feature set.