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Maximize Your Assay Performance with GloMax Plate Readers

What instrument is right for my lab?

These instruments provide a range of options for your throughput needs, from simple luminescence detection to advanced plate readers with luminescence, fluorescence, UV-Visible absorbance, BRET and FRET, filtered luminescence and kinetic measurement capabilities.

Key features to evaluate when choosing a luminescence, fluorescence or absorbance detection system include throughput needs

How many assays will you run?
Flexibility: What types of assays will you be running?
Portability: Where will you be using the instrument?
Ease of use: How much set-up and training is required?

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What types of service and support will I receive?

We supply both the reagents and the instrument, so one call to Promega answers any questions you may have about assay chemistries or instrument performance. All GloMax® plate readers come with integrated software that makes data analysis easy and are preloaded with protocols that allow you to run assays at the touch of a button.

When will I receive my instrument?

GloMax Plate Readers ships within 2 business days of purchase and reagents ship within 24 hours of purchase during business days. We are proud that over 4000 of our products are in stock and ready to ship.

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Experience the Power of GloMax® Microplate Readers

Unlock precise and efficient detection for luminescence, fluorescence, and absorbance assays with the GloMax® Navigator, Explorer, and Discover microplate readers. These instruments are designed specifically for research use, offering superior sensitivity and the ability to detect both high and low signals on the same 96-well or 384-well plates.
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GloMax® readers integrate seamlessly with Promega assays, for applications like cell health studies, metabolism assays, and genetic reporter assays. Whether your research focuses on target engagement, targeted protein degradation, or induced proximity, GloMax® delivers the accuracy and efficiency your work demands.

GloMax® Navigator has a detection limit of 1.5 × 10^-21 moles of luciferase, tailored for luminescence-based assays.
GloMax® Explorer offers luminescence, fluorescence, and absorbance detection, making it versatile to fit specific lab needs.
GloMax® Discover provides advanced detection, including BRET/FRET, UV-Visible absorbance, and more, making it perfect for complex assays.

Each GloMax® comes preloaded with > 50 established protocols, saving you time on data analysis. Features such as low well cross-talk, adjustable shaking modes, and optional injectors ensure consistent results with minimal downtime. With Promega’s technical support and a one-year warranty, you can trust that GloMax® instruments will be reliable partners in your research. GloMax® microplate readers are trusted across a wide range of disciplines. Researchers in molecular biology, cell biology, cancer research, drug discovery, and immunology rely on these instruments for consistent, high-quality data. Additionally, these readers are integral in fields like: neuroscience and environmental science, genetics and genomics, toxicology, biophysics and chemical biology, clinical diagnostics, forensic science, agricultural and veterinary research. By addressing the unique needs of diverse scientific inquiries, GloMax® microplate readers empower researchers to achieve precise results, making them invaluable tools across many sectors of life sciences.