ELISA readers have become a commodity in most laboratories. ELISA assays combine the specificity of an antibody with the sensitivity of enzyme assays, giving rise to a wide variety of applications – including clinical, forensic and food research. In addition, ELISA readers can be used to quantify many other types of colorimetric assays, including protein quantification using the classic Lowry, Bradford or BCA methods, and others.

For ELISA and most other colorimetric applications, the Apollo 11 is the ELISA reader of choice.

Highlights

Reliable ELISA results

Precise mechanics, quality optics and the auto-control guarantee an excellent repeatability of measurements. In addition, the Apollo performs auto-check and auto-calibration of the optics and electronics before every measurement. And, last but not least, like all Berthold Technologies instruments, the Apollo 11 comes to your laboratory checked against a QC test plate. With this reassurance you are able to work with accurate, traceable and comparable results.

Long-life LED light source

Expensive lamp replacements and resulting downtimes belong to the past. Our ELISA reader uses long-life LEDs as light source, ensuring the instrument is ready to work, always.

Convenient Software options for ELISA and more

The Apollo 11 is equipped with PhotoRead, an intuitive and easy to use software that meets many different application needs, including ELISA. For users requiring curve fitting or other advanced features, the MikroWin software is available. It offers:

  • Advanced curve fitting, including 4PL
  • Quantitative analysis with flexible threshold conditions
  • Additional plate formats: 12, 24 and 48-well, in addition to 96-well microplates.
  • Compliance with CFR 21 part 11