Detection Cartridges

Beckman Coulter announced four new cartridges for the Paradigm Detection Platform, the companys user-configurable and upgradeable multimode reader. The cartridges increase the total number of interchangeable detection choices to 14. The new options include two additional luminescence detection cartridges optimised for 96- and 384-well plate formats, a detection cartridge for BRET (Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer) live cell assays, and a Rhodamine fluorescence cartridge for a selection of cyanine dyes. Two of the four new detection cartridges expand the detection platforms Glow Luminescence line with offerings specially designed for 96- and 384-well applications. They complement the existing Glow Luminescence Detection Cartridge optimised for the 1536-well plate format.