BioTek Cytation 1 Plate Reader, Model CYT1FAV

The BioTek Cytation 1 Plate Reader, Model CYT1FAV is a compact benchtop microplate reader and cell imaging platform suited for plate-based assay development, cell-based workflows, absorbance assays, fluorescence applications, and automated microscopy-style imaging. It is a practical choice for labs seeking surplus BioTek microplate reader equipment with integrated detection and imaging capabilities for routine life science research.

Detection Modes: 

• Fluorescence and High-Contrast Brightfield Imaging
• Monochromator Absorbance
• Filter/Dichroic Fluorescence
• Luminescence/Filtered Luminescence

Key Features & Benefits

• Benchtop design suitable for space-conscious molecular biology, cell biology, and assay development labs.
• Combines microplate reader functionality with automated imaging capabilities for cell-based assay workflows.
• Supports common absorbance and fluorescence assay applications such as ELISA, viability, proliferation, reporter assays, and endpoint or kinetic plate reads.
• Compatible with BioTek Gen5 software for reader control, protocol setup, image acquisition, and data analysis.
• Useful for surplus lab equipment buyers seeking a BioTek plate reader for multi-application microplate analysis.

Specifications

• Measurement type: microplate absorbance, fluorescence, and cell imaging workflows
• Detection method: absorbance detection, fluorescence detection, and imaging-based detection
• Software compatibility: BioTek Gen5 software
• Instrument format: benchtop microplate reader and imager