Common Questions About the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X
BETPro96X is a high-precision, multifunctional absorbance kinetic incubating reader engineered for BET(Bacterial Endotoxin Test) and quantitative endotoxin test assays, delivering superior stability and uncompromising sensitivity for advanced endotoxin testing.
1. Why is the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X suitable for endotoxin testing?
The BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X is a kinetic incubating 96-well plate reader, specifically designed for endotoxin detection. A notable advantage of BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X is the precision and stability of its temperature control. Accurate temperature control is crucial for the success of endotoxin detection. The BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X is equipped with a four-zone temperature control system, with a temperature control accuracy of 37.0±0.5℃, ensuring the stability of endotoxin detection data. Another advantage of BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X is the stability of kinetic readings. Kinetic endotoxin assay usually requires a long time kinetic reading at 37℃. Its excellent optical system and precision control of the moving speed of the optical probe during detection to avoid vibrations that may affect kinetic data, ensures the stability and the precision of endotoxin kinetic detection. In addition, its modular touchscreen software supports both end-point and kinetic analysis. It is equipped with multiple data output interfaces for easy data transmission and processing, and allows data export via USB as well as direct printing with a thermal printer. Its unique communication design enables connection to various endotoxin detection software and LIS systems, and the automatic preheating function upon startup—these performance features all facilitate endotoxin detection.
2. How many endotoxin detection methods is the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X compatible with?
BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X equipped with an 8-position filter wheel. It comes with 4 standard filters (340, 405, 450, 490nm)，is suitable for endotoxin assay by LAL kinetic chromogenic method, kinetic turbidimetric method, end-point chromogenic method, and recombinant Cascade Reagent (rCR) kinetic chromogenic method. Beta-Glucans assay by LAL reagent Factor G pathway and in vitro pyrogen detection via MAT-based ELISA assay also could be performed in BETMAT endotoxin reader BETPro96X.
With a wavelength range is 340-1000nm and optional filters of other wavelengths，it can conduct other common microplate reader detections including protein quantitative analysis, biological activity analysis, veterinary drug residue analysis, and aflatoxin analysis.
3. What is the service life of the bulb in the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X? How often does the bulb need to be replaced?
The BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X is equipped with a 6V 10W halogen lamp. For end-point detection, the intelligent mode is used, and the light source lifespan exceeds 20,000 hours. Endotoxin detection is typically kinetic reading, and the continuous-on mode is specifically optimized for endotoxin detection to maximize the stability of kinetic measurements. In continuous-on mode, the light source lifespan exceeds 6,000 hours.
4. Is the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X equipped with endotoxin detection software? Do I need to purchase additional software separately?
The BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X comes with built-in endotoxin detection software, so there’s no need to purchase specialized endotoxin detection software separately—you can directly perform endotoxin detection and the device will automatically calculate the endotoxin concentration in the test samples.
5. I already have endotoxin detection software，can I still use my existing software with the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X?
The BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X can connect to various endotoxin detection software, including Win QCL, EndoScanV, Gen5, and other endotoxin detection software as well as LIS systems, reducing users’ investment in software updates.
6. Is annual calibration required for the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X?
It is recommended that users perform annual calibration on the endotoxin detection instrument, including verification of test value accuracy, repeatability, standard curve linearity, temperature, and other aspects.
7. Can the BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X perform recombinant Factor C (rFC) detection?
Recombinant Factor C (rFC) endotoxin detection requires a fluorescence detection method, as the reagent only contains the first recombinant protein (Factor C) that reacts with endotoxins. The BETMAT Endotoxin Reader BETPro96X is an absorbance microplate reader and is not suitable for rFC endotoxin detection via the fluorescence method.