Bio-Rad Introduces Two
Absorbance Microplate Readers
HERCULES,
Calif., April 11, 2008 – Bio-Rad
Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor
of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the
introduction of two microplate readers, the Bio-Rad iMark™ Absorbance
Microplate Reader and the Bio-Rad xMark™ Absorbance Microplate
Spectrophotometer as well as the Microplate Manager 6™ (MPM6) software to
operate the new readers and analyze data.
Designed for use
by researchers in academic, agriculture, drug development, toxicology and
industrial laboratories, as well as clinicians and agencies that monitor food
safety and quality, the new readers combined with MPM6 software produce robust
and reproducible assay results.
MPM6 software
allows users complete reproducibly of the assay workflow, plate reading
parameters, calculations and reports. The software can be installed on a PC or
Mac computer with no license restrictions.
For routine
colorimetric assays in microplate format such as ELISA, protein quantitation
and cell proliferation assays, the iMark Absorbance Microplate Reader is an
easy to use absorbance reader that enables users to quickly and reliably read
any commercial or specially made colorimetric assay (400-750 nm) in a 96-well
format. Six pre-installed filters cover all common colorimetric applications,
producing reliable and easy to interpret data that may be immediately
documented on the system’s built-in printer.
For absorbance
spectrophotometry applications such as colorimetric assays, compounds and cell
screening, as well as nucleic acid and protein spectral detection, the xMark
Absorbance Microplate Spectrophotometer combines the precision and versatility
of absorbance detection with the high throughput capabilities of a microplate
reader. For example, the xMark system offers users flexibility in choice of
detection wavelength and plate format having a 200 to 1000 nm spectral range
for single wavelength detection or spectral scanning combined with a six to
1,536-well format, including custom plates. The xMark detects absorbance in
hundreds of points within a single well for extra control over a sample and
assay behavior.
Using a
Checkmark reader performance verification kit the iMark and xMark can be validated to ensure reliability and
precision of optical density measurements in order to comply with regulatory
requirements.
About
Bio-Rad
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO and BIOb) has remained at the center of
scientific discovery for more than 50 years manufacturing and distributing a
broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic
markets. The company is renowned worldwide among hospitals, universities, major
research institutions, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
for its commitment to quality and customer service. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is
headquartered in Hercules, California, and serves more than 85,000 research and
industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations. The
company employs approximately 6,300 people globally and had revenues
approaching $1.5 billion in 2007. For more information, visit www.bio-rad.com.
For
more information contact:
Marina Pekelis
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
510-724-6772