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EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in
the Joint Proxy Statement that is made a part of the Registration Statement
(Form S-4) and related Prospectus of Molecular Devices Corporation, and to the
incorporation by reference therein of our report dated January 18, 2000 with
respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Molecular
Devices Corporation, included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Palo Alto, California
June 28,2000
