Laboratory

Surface Engineering Laboratory, Biomaterials and Bioengineering Laboratory, Biomaterials for Medical Imaging Laboratory

Department

Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Manufacturer (model)

Molecular Devices, LLC (SpectraMax i3x)

Commissioning

2015

Equipment Description

The SpectraMax i3x is a multimode plate reader capable of performing fluorescence, absorbance, and luminescence measurements on samples placed in multiwell plates. Measurements are rapid and precise, using a photomultiplier tube (PMT) detector to enhance the sensitivity of the method.

The instrument can be used for measurements in solution and on cell cultures.

The instrument is primarily used in the laboratory for biological assays, such as cell viability measurements, ELISA assays, protein quantification, free hemoglobin measurements, and other related applications.

Technical Specifications

• Light source: Flash xenon lamp or high-power LEDs

• Detector: Photomultiplier tube (PMT)

• Analysis time for 96 wells: 30 s

• Wavelength ranges:

  • Absorbance: 230–1000 nm

  • Fluorescence: 250–850 nm

  • Luminescence: 300–850 nm

Conditions of Use

Training on the instrument or use of the instrument by a research professional is required. Available to academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Off-Campus (Academic)

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Industry

To be discussed with the person in charge.

Reservations

Guay-Bégin, Andrée-Anne

Andree-Anne.Guay-Begin@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca

418-525-4444 poste 53233