Evaluation Plate
Functional Microplate Reader Validation
The intended use of the Evaluation Plate is the validation of the optical functionality of BMG LABTECH microplate readers for quality control and/or qualification (IQ/OQ) purposes in environments following GLP compliance. The plate is compatible with all BMG LABTECH readers listed below and is designed to simplify fluorescence intensity, luminescence and absorbance qualification tests, saving time and avoiding the use of liquid standards.
Unlike liquid tests that are affected by pipetting or handling errors, the Evaluation Plate reduces error sources as it is equipped with NIST-traceable absorbance reference filters, and solid standards for fluorescence and luminescence.
Workflows for test measurements and data reductions are automatically performed by the software, which also reports on attainment or failure to fulfil the validation parameters.
Validation tests and compatible readers
Here below you can find the qualification features divided by reader. For compatibility and technical requirements, please refer to the Evaluation Plate operating manual.
| Mode | Parameter | CLARIOstar Plus | VANTAstar | Omega Series | PHERAstar FSX | SPECTROstar Nano |
| Absorbance | Absolute accuracy | x | x | x | x | x |
| Wavelength accuracy | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Reproducibility | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Linearity | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Fluorescence intensity | Linearity | x | x | x | x | |
| Reproducibility | x | x | x | x | ||
| Wavelength scan | x | x | ||||
| Luminescence | Linearity | x | x | x | x | |
| Reproducibility | x | x | x | x | ||
| Intensity | x | x | x | x | ||
| Wavelength scan | x | x |
For further information on compatibility and technical requirements, please contact your local sales representative.
