We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress hp
Sign In
Advertise with Us

Download Mobile App




Microplate Washing Products Span 96- to 1536-Well Densities

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 12 Jul 2012
The microplate washing product range covers everything from strip washing to full plate washing.

The Biotek (Winooski, VT, USA) product range covers everything from strip washing using the ELx50 to full plate washing with the new 405 Touch and EL406.

The EL406 combines fast, full microplate washing for 96- and 384-well plates along with three reagent dispensers in one compact unit saving bench space and reducing the expense and maintenance of multiple dedicated instruments. More...
Applications include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), MSD automation, high content screening immunocytochemistry, and magnetic bead assay automation for gene- and protein-expression.

The ELx50 Washer is now a truly flexible platform that provides washing capabilities unsurpassed in its class. Newly available models with biomagnetic separation and vacuum filtration capabilities make the ELx50 an excellent choice for automating the wash steps of 96-well magnetic or polystyrene bead assays, such as those developed on the Luminex (Austin, TX, USA) xMAP technology platform.

Custom magnets, in either flat or ring designs, incorporate high-energy neodymium iron boron magnets for rapid separation of micrometer and nanometer magnetic beads with superior retention. A fast and efficient vacuum filtration module allows the vacuum to be adjusted with a range of settings for flexibility with polystyrene beads when using various filter pore sizes and sample viscosities.

The new 405 Touch Microplate Washer incorporates a high resolution light-emitting diode (LED) backlit touch screen user interface for intuitive and flexible onboard instrument control of 96- and 384-well microplate washing. A 5.7-inch graphical color display seamlessly guides users through protocol development, instrument maintenance, and daily use at the touch of a finger. Two USB flash drive ports enable convenient file transfer, storage, and operation. For those who prefer computer control the 405 Touch can be controlled with optional Liquid Handling Control Software.

Related Links:

Biotek


New
Gold Member
Serological Pipets
INTEGRA Serological Pipets
POC Helicobacter Pylori Test Kit
Hepy Urease Test
New
Silver Member
Quality Control Material
NATtrol Chlamydia trachomatis Positive Control
New
Gram-Negative Blood Culture Assay
LIAISON PLEX Gram-Negative Blood Culture Assay
Read the full article by registering today, it's FREE! It's Free!
Register now for FREE to LabMedica.com and get access to news and events that shape the world of Clinical Laboratory Medicine.
  • Free digital version edition of LabMedica International sent by email on regular basis
  • Free print version of LabMedica International magazine (available only outside USA and Canada).
  • Free and unlimited access to back issues of LabMedica International in digital format
  • Free LabMedica International Newsletter sent every week containing the latest news
  • Free breaking news sent via email
  • Free access to Events Calendar
  • Free access to LinkXpress new product services
  • REGISTRATION IS FREE AND EASY!
Click here to Register








Channels

Hematology

view channel
Image: New research points to protecting blood during radiation therapy (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Pioneering Model Measures Radiation Exposure in Blood for Precise Cancer Treatments

Scientists have long focused on protecting organs near tumors during radiotherapy, but blood — a vital, circulating tissue — has largely been excluded from dose calculations. Each blood cell passing through... Read more

Immunology

view channel
Image: The test could streamline clinical decision-making by identifying ideal candidates for immunotherapy upfront (Xiao, Y. et al. Cancer Biology & Medicine July 2025, 20250038)

Blood Test Predicts Immunotherapy Efficacy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype lacking targeted therapies, making immunotherapy a promising yet unpredictable option. Current biomarkers such as PD-L1 expression or tumor... Read more

Microbiology

view channel
Image: New diagnostics could predict a woman’s risk of a common sexually transmitted infection (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

New Markers Could Predict Risk of Severe Chlamydia Infection

Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and other reproductive complications when it spreads to the upper genital tract.... Read more

Pathology

view channel
image: Researchers Marco Gustav (right) and MD Nic G. Reitsam (left) discuss the study data (Photo courtesy of Anja Stübner/EKFZ)

AI Model Simultaneously Detects Multiple Genetic Colorectal Cancer Markers in Tissue Samples

Colorectal cancer is a complex disease influenced by multiple genetic alterations. Traditionally, studies and diagnostic tools have focused on predicting only one mutation at a time, overlooking the interplay... Read more
Copyright © 2000-2025 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.