Cytation™ 5 combines automated digital microscopy and conventional microplate detection in a configurable, upgradable platform. The microscopy module offers up to 60x magnification in fluorescence, brightfield, high contrast brightfield, color brightfield and phase contrast for maximum applications reach. The multi-mode detection modules include filter- and monochromator-based fluorescence detection, luminescence and UV-Vis absorbance detection. Gen5™ software provides complete control over all imaging and data capture, plus powerful image and data analysis.
- Multi-mode plate reader with sophisticated imaging
- Cytation 5: Ready for any assay
- Advanced microscopy: Unlimited possibilities
- Hit-picking: Multi-mode detection + imaging saves time and data storage
- Powerful image processing and analysis
- Hybrid plate reader: Flexibility and performance
- Variable bandwidth for sensitivity and specificity
- Micro-volume analysis with Take3 plate
Testimonials
Sourcing your microplates shouldn't be an added task in preparing your cell-based workflows. Agilent now offers cell culture and imaging microplates so you can complete your workflows seamlessly. Click here to request your free sample. |
What's New
Download our Application Note to discover how combining MitoXpress and pH-Xtra reagents with BioTek plate readers provide sensitive detection methods, including advanced lifetime (µs) time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), for getting the most meaningful data out of your cell metabolism assays.
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The Multi-Faceted Assays Enabled with Cytation Technology
applications
Live Cell Proliferation and Viability Application Guide

The AutoScratch Wound Making Tool automates cell migration and wound healing assays:

The Scratch Assay App automatically calculates % confluence, wound width and maximum healing rate (max V).
These are just a few examples of the many important applications for Cytation 5. Visit our Applications page to see more.
BioTek Field Applications Scientists (FAS) and Product Specialists provide unparalleled scientific support, assisting with experimental planning and assay optimization on BioTek’s instrumentation and software. Learn how they can help move your science forward… faster!
Seahorse XF Imaging and Normalization System
Cytation 5 is a key component of Agilent Technologies’ Seahorse XF Imaging and Normalization System. XFe Analyzers simultaneously measure the two major cellular energy-producing pathways, mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis, in live cells and in real time. The integrated solution with Cytation 5 combines cellular analysis and imaging for an intuitive workflow to streamline XF data interpretation.
Automate Your Workflows
Expand your workflow automation by integrating the Cytation 5 with BioTek’s range of robotics, including the BenchCel Microplate Handler, BioStack™ Microplate Stacker and BioSpa™ Automated Incubator.
Features
Multi-mode plate reader with sophisticated imaging
Cytation 5: Ready for any assay

Advanced microscopy: Unlimited possibilities
Hit-picking: Multi-mode detection + imaging saves time and data storage
(1) Plate reader quickly identifies GFP positive wells. |
Powerful image processing and analysis

No need to process and analyze images one by one on a dedicated computer. In Gen5, pre-program your analysis tasks and walk away. |
Hybrid plate reader: Flexibility and performance

Variable bandwidth for sensitivity and specificity

Micro-volume analysis with Take3 plate

Turn your Cytation 5 into a micro-volume analysis system with Take3. You can run 16 or 48 samples in one run to save a lot of time compared to single-sample devices. Gen5 is pre-programmed for ssDNA, dsDNA, RNA and protein quantification in 2 μL. |
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