BioTek Instruments ELx800 Absorbance Microplate Reader

The BioTek ELx800 Absorbance Microplate Reader is a single‑channel, fixed‑wavelength instrument designed for endpoint absorbance measurements in 6‑ to 96‑well microplates. It reads absorbance across a 400–750 nm wavelength range for common colorimetric assays and ELISA‑based endpoint analyses. This instrument is intended for straightforward endpoint reads rather than kinetic scanning, delivering quick results for plate‑based assays. It ships with Gen5 Reader Control Software, enabling instrument setup, data capture, and on‑screen analysis as part of typical laboratory workflows. Designed for routine plate reads in biochemistry and immunoassays, the ELx800 provides a simple, reliable solution when a dedicated absorbance reader is all that is required. With a straightforward optical path and plug‑and‑play operation, it is well suited for teaching labs and small research groups that need dependable, single‑wavelength reads.