BioTek ELx405 Microplate Washer
Institution
UC Los Angeles
Research Areas
Synthetic Biology

BioTek ELx405 Microplate Washer
The BioTek ELx405 is the first deep well plate washer that aspirates and dispenses into 96- and 384-well deep well and standard height microplates. It is a versatile, high-performance laboratory instrument designed for automated washing of microplates, supporting a wide range of applications such as ELISA, cell-based assays, immunoassays, etc.
Key Features:
- Plate Compatibility: Washes 384-well and 96- well microplates in addition to 24-well and 96-well deep well plates (up to 50 mm in height)
Washing Technology:
- Utilizes a patented Dual-Action™ manifold, enabling independent control of dispense and aspiration for precise washing, overfill washing, and overflow protection. Low-flow rates and 20° angled dispensing are available, making it especially suitable for gentle washing of adherent cell-based assays.
Fluid Handling:
- Internal positive displacement pump for accurate fluid delivery, supporting volumes from 50 to 3000 μL/well. Optional buffer switching allows for up to four different wash buffers to be used automatically in a single protocol.