BioTek’s Microplate Bead Washer now available with vacuum filtration and biomagnetic separation modules

TheELx405 biomagnetic separation module provides rapid and uniform separation of micrometer- and nanometer-scale magnetic beads for the newest generation of Luminex xMAP assay platforms and can also be formatted to wash ELISA and cell-based assays. 

Jason Greene, BioTek product manager said: “Many assays developed on the Luminex xMAP technology platform are available in polystyrene bead formats and the trend is moving towards incorporating magnetic beads. Our engineers have created a solution for processing both bead types with optimized conditions for best performance.” 

The ELx405 Microplate Bead Washer from BioTek features a choice of keypad control or flexible Liquid Handling Control PC software which integrates into most leading robotic systems including BioTek’s BioStack Microplate Stacker. Also available are a patented Dual-Action wash manifold, automated four-buffer switching and patent-pending Ultrasonic Advantage for unattended wash manifold maintenance.