Great Plate Shaker for an Amazing Price!

University of Wisconsin
Medical Physics
Postdoctoral Fellow

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Company:

Scientific Industries, Inc.

Product Name:

Microplate Genie

Catalog Number:

SI-0400

Since we need to calculate protein concentration almost daily in our lab, we needed a good plate shaker. In our research, we radiolabel antibodies and other proteins for molecular imaging of cancer. Before radiolabeling, we calculuate the amount of protein in our sample. To do this, we use the Bradford assay. At the end of the assay, we need to shake the plate for one minute. For shaking, we use the Microplate Genie. While I have used several plate shakers in the past, this is by far the best shaker. We purchased this shaker because another lab recommended this product to us. The purchase was fast and easy with the product arriving to the lab in less than three days.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Shaking plates

Starting Material

None

Protocol Overview

We use the Microplate Genie for shaking 96 well plates. Normally, this is done for Bradford assays to calculate protein concentration. However, this plate shaker can be used for several applications. For example, this plate shaker could be used to form 3D cell cultures.

Tips

The shaker speeds up very fast, so make you start out on the lowest speed.

Results Summary

This Microplate Genie does an excellent job and has never caused any problems in the lab. We always obtain great results, suggesting the shaker is effectively mixing the samples. We really enjoy using the instrument and have recommended it to other labs.

Features Summary

The Microplate Genie is simple to use and very sturdy.

Additional Notes

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Summary

The Good

Great price, sturdy, user friendly, great customer service

The Bad

There are no bad things to mention about this system.

The Bottom Line

I highly recommend the Microplate Genie to any labs looking for a new plate shaker. This has been a great addition to our lab and everyone likes it.

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