Plate reader

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013407",
  "term": "Plate reader",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An instrument designed to detect and quantify biological, chemical, or physical events within the wells of a microplate. Plate readers automate the measurement of light-based signals, such as absorbance, fluorescence intensity, or luminescence, from each well. These instruments are configured to handle standard plate formats, and many models can process multiple plates in sequence using an integrated plate stacker.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "automated device",
    "plate stacker"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1151 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/plate-reader/"
}