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These devices typically use optical and/or computer vision techniques to evaluate the contents of the microtiter plate wells. An [[ELISA]] plate reader, for example, is used to measure the intensity of the colors formed in each wells. [[ELISPOT]] plate readers are used to count the colored spots that are formed in the course of ELISPOT assays. Using these plate readers can eliminate (or at least, help reduce) the amount of human subjectivity which goes into evaluating the plate contents.

== External Links ==

If you're looking to buy a plate reader, [http://www.apole.info/Quotation%20Request%20Forms%20in%20Product%20Order/Microplate%20Readers.htm the APOLE website] offers a service whereby you can request literature and pricing on any model.

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