To begin, please enter the validation code from your invitation.
1. Do you currently use or have access to a microplate reader/counter?
2. Please list the brands and models together with approximate purchase price and year acquired for all microplate readers and counters purchased in the past three years. (Please check all detection modes that apply, where A=absorbance, FI=fluorescence intensity FP=fluorescence polarization, TRF=time resolved fluorescence, L=luminescence, and R=radioisotopic).
3. Why did you choose the most recent model of microplate reader/counter? (Please be specific).
4. Would you make that same decision again if you purchased another today?
5. Please indicate the number of plates used on a monthly basis for the following methods.
6. Please indicate the number of plates used on a monthly basis for the following applications.
7. With respect to your most recent model of microplate reader, what percent of its usage is devoted to the following areas? (Please note, these should add up to 100%).
8. Which of the following process steps have you automated? (Please check all that apply).
pipetting dispensing washing incubating reading
9. Does an automated transfer of microplates occur between any of these steps?
10. If so, please identify the automated transfers by marking the appropriate check boxes below.
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11. What improvements or new features would you like to see in microplate readers, counters or related equipment?
12. From the alphabetic list of microplate reader/counter manufacturers, please mark the one you would rank highest in each area. (You may choose a manufacturer more than once).
13. Are you planning to purchase a microplate reader/counter within the next 12 months?
14. If you are planning to purchase a new microplate reader, what detection mode(s) will it include?
absorbance fluorescence intensity fluorescence polarization TRF/HTRF luminescence other: Please explain:
15. If so, which instruments and manufacturers are you considering?
16. Please list the brands, and models together with approximate costs and year acquired for all microplate accessory instruments purchased in the past three years.
17. Please indicate below the scientific discipline in which you are involved. (Best SINGLE answer please).
18. How would you best describe your organization? (Best SINGLE answer, please).
And tell us where to send it, or how to contact you, if necessary.
Name:
Organization:
Department:
City, State, Zip:
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