What is Plate reader?
'''Plate readers''', also known as '''microplate readers''' or '''microplate photometers''', are [[laboratory]] equipment used to see any [[Biology|biological]], [[Chemistry|chemical]] or [[physics|physical]] change in samples of chemicals in [[microtiter plate]]s. == Process == Most of the time, a very bright lamp shines light to the microtiter well and the chemicals react in special ways which can be measured using special equipment. Other ways to measure certain things are: #How much the chemicals [[absorb]] liquid #If they glow in certain areas #How long does a certain reaction go on for under special conditions Today, plate readers come with tools for [[data analysis]]. == Uses == Plate readers are used for: #To monitor cell growth #Acid quantities in chemicals #Cell reactions #[[Enzyme]] activity #Cell [[toxic]]ity #Amounts of chemicals in cells #Checking substances for drugs Using these plate readers can help human scientists do their work more efficiently. Plate readers are used mostly in research, to find drugs, and to help test the purity of chemicals in pharmacies and laboratories. ==Related pages== *[[Microtiter plate]] {{LaboratoryEquipment}} {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Laboratory equipment]]