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TECAN Spark®Cyto Multimode Plate Reader
Item#: Spark CytoThe Spark Cyto is a multi-mode plate reader with fluorescence imaging and cytometry capabilities, unlocking new possibilities for your cell-based research. By combining live cell imaging with industry-leading detection technologies, you now have the ability to unite qualitative and quantitative information into unique multi-parameter data sets. Spark Cyto works in real -time, using parallel data acquisition and analysis- to deliver meaningful insights faster than before.
Applications
- Single and multiple spheroid analysis
- Organoid analysis
- Label-free cell counting
- Nuclei counting
- Reporter gene expression
- Cell viability
- Apoptosis
- Confluence assessment
- Cell migration and wound healing
- ELISAs
- Low-volume DNA/RNA quantification
- Nucleic acid labeling efficiency
- Protein quantification
- Reporter gene assays
- HTRF®, DELFIA® and LanthaScreen®
- Transcreener®
- DLR®
- BRET – including NanoBRET®
Detection modes
- Fluorescence imaging (blue, green, red, far red)
- Bright field imaging
- Digital phase contrast imaging
- Absorbance – incl. UV/vis
- Fluorescence top and bottom
- Time-resolved fluorescence (TRF)
- Full spectral scanning capability for all measurement modes
- FRET
- TR-FRET
- Fluorescence polarization (FP)
- Luminescence – glow, flash, multicolor, scanning
- AlphaScreen®, AlphaLISA® and AlphaPlex®
Additional options
- Reagent dispensers with heating and stirring
- Humidity Cassette
- NanoQuant Plate
- QC tools for IQ/OQ services
- Spark-Stack microplate stacker
- Automation interface for higher throughput