microplate reader vs spectrophotometry - the advantages and disadvantages (Jul/19/2007 )

hi can anyone tell me what are the advantages and disadvantages of there 2 items?? i need your reply a.s.a.p... thx

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advantages of microplate reader

- faster
- multiple sample at the same time
- smaller volume 50-200 ul for 96-well plate
- can be equiped with robot for screening


advantages of spectrophotometry
- more accurate
- can measure at any wavelength
- can record a spectrum
- measuring the kinetic continously

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