Streamline Microbial Growth Studies with the Agilent BioTek LogPhase 600

The Agilent BioTek LogPhase™ 600 Microbiology Reader is a high-performance solution for labs studying microbial growth and metabolism. Purpose-built to support real-time, kinetic analysis of bacteria and yeast cultures, the LogPhase 600 enables the simultaneous monitoring of microbial growth curves across up to four standard 96-well microplates – boosting throughput and consistency for microbiology applications.

Designed specifically for microbial assays, the LogPhase 600 features robust shaking and sensor-driven temperature control, which are essential for optimal bacterial and yeast cell growth. The integrated orbital shaking mechanism keeps microbial cultures in suspension, promoting uniform growth across all wells.

Advanced temperature regulation ensures uniform heating throughout the instrument, eliminating edge effects and minimising evaporation. A carefully engineered top-to-bottom temperature gradient prevents condensation on sealed plates – reducing light scatter and ensuring accurate optical density (OD) measurements.

Whether you’re performing bacterial growth curve analysis or extended kinetic microbial studies, the LogPhase 600 provides reproducible results across replicates. Its stable environment makes it ideal for long-term microbial monitoring, delivering high-quality data for even the most demanding experimental conditions.

The LogPhase 600 is controlled via a user-friendly app that simplifies data acquisition and analysis across multiple microplates. Designed with microbiologists in mind, the software allows users to:

• Start using the instrument with minimal training

• View multiplate data simultaneously

• Automatically calculate key growth parameters like Lag time, Maximum growth rate (OD/min) and Time to stationary phase

This makes it easy to integrate the instrument into both academic and industrial lab workflows.

With its four-plate capacity, the LogPhase 600 delivers higher throughput than single-plate readers – ideal for labs running large-scale experiments. Common research areas include:

• Bacterial and yeast growth assays

• Algal growth studies

• Antimicrobial resistance research

• Biofuel production monitoring

• Food and beverage microbiology testing

For researchers seeking a dedicated microbiology plate reader that delivers accuracy, scalability, and ease of use, the LogPhase 600 offers an unmatched combination of throughput, data quality, and application-specific performance. Whether you’re monitoring bacterial growth under various conditions or conducting resistance assays, the LogPhase 600 ensures your data is consistent and actionable.

If you have a question or would like pricing for a LogPhase 600 simply email customerservice@mscience.com.au.