Laboratory for analysis and expertise

Analysis on a multimode microplate reader

+140 employees
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5,200 m² laboratory
5,200 m² laboratory +99% of services carried out in-house
Accredited laboratory
Accredited laboratory COFRAC ISO 17025
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FILAB carries out your analytical tests using its multimode microplate reader Thermo Scientific Varioskan™ LUX, enabling absorbance, luminescence, and time-resolved fluorescence measurements to meet your quality control and method development needs.

Conduct your absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence analytical testing with FILAB

This latest-generation equipment enables reliable, sensitive, and reproducible measurements of absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, and time-resolved fluorescence (TRF).

Combined with the scientific expertise of our teams, this technology meets the needs of companies in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical device sectors.

Need a specific test? Contact our experts to discuss your project.

Your challenges

You are looking for a laboratory capable of:

  • Developing or transferring an analytical method using a microplate reader;
  • Performing reliable quantitative assays on complex matrices;
  • Quantifying proteins, nucleic acids, biomarkers, or enzymatic activities;
  • Assessing cell viability, proliferation, or response;
  • Conducting quality control or R&D testing within controlled timelines.

FILAB supports you from feasibility assessment through to result interpretation.

Services offered by FILAB

Thanks to the Varioskan™ LUX, FILAB performs various types of assays tailored to your needs

Absorbance assays

Colorimetric assays

DNA and RNA quantification
Reaction kinetics
Protein quantification (bradford, BCA, etc.)
Measurement of enzymatic activities

Fluorescence assays

Detection of low concentrations of fluorescent compounds

Molecular interaction studies

Cell-based assays

Endpoint or kinetic fluorescence measurements

Luminescence assays

ATP assay

Measurement of enzymatic activity

Why choose FILAB?

Beyond the Varioskan™ LUX multimode microplate reader, FILAB provides you with the expertise of its scientists to:

  • develop tailor-made analytical methods
  • adapt protocols to your matrices
  • validate analytical performance
  • interpret the results obtained
  • support your R&D, investigation or quality control projects.

Our experts can also combine these tests with other analytical techniques available in the laboratory (LC-MS/MS, HRMS Orbitrap, ICP-MS, microscopy, materials characterization, etc.) to provide a comprehensive response to your issue.

Our FAQ

How can i obtain a quote from FILAB?

To obtain a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by telephone or by email.
Simply send us your requirements (type of material, requested analysis, applicable standard, urgency, quantity of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and price proposal within 24–48 hours.

What is the typical duration of the analyses?

Turnaround times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent requirements.

What is the difference between absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence?

These three detection modes are based on different physical principles and are selected according to the sensitivity required, the nature of the sample and the intended application. FILAB experts will guide you towards the most suitable method.

Can FILAB develop a specific method?

Yes. Our engineers develop, optimize and validate analytical protocols adapted to your matrix, objectives and regulatory constraints.

What types of samples can be analyzed?

Depending on your needs, our teams can study different types of samples from the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, biotechnology or medical device sectors.

The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical facility of 5,200m²
A complete analytical facility of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Video debriefing available with the expert
Video debriefing available with the expert
Thomas ROUSSEAU Scientific and Technical Director
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