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How to Choose the Correct Pipette for your Laboratory?

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  A pipette is an indispensable tool in any laboratory, be it chemistry, drug discovery, forensic, neuroscience, food, clinical, and many other life science labs. Pipette simplifies liquid handling process and the appropriate one will provide you with accurate results each time. However, there are various factors that go into selecting the correct pipette. If you are buying the pipette for the first time, then this guide will help you narrow down your choices. Types of Pipettes There are a few basic types of pipettes like the transfer pipettes, serological pipettes, mechanical, and digital pipettes. Here we talk about the different types and what you might use them for. Transfer pipettes Transfer pipettes are disposable and designed for the reliable and convenient transfer of liquid samples. As they are disposable, thus, there is no chance of cross-contamination offering you reliable results. Transfer pipettes are made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and are available in e

Why Pipette Calibration is Essential?

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Pipettes are vital tools used in chemistry, biology, and medical laboratories to accurately measure and transfer specific volumes of liquid. It is available in various types, from simple narrow-graduated glass tubes to more advanced adjustable single-channel and multi-channel to electronic pipettes. They help dispense 10 ml or greater to 1μl or fewer volumes of liquid.  Why Calibrate Pipettes? However, the pipette is a mechanical lab tool that gradually loses its ability to provide accurate results. It is simply due to the wear and tear and when this happens you get unreliable results. Thus, it is vital that you consistently calibrate your pipettes as it is essential lab practice to ensure greater quality results.  The main object of pipette calibration is to ensure that aliquoting and dispensing are carried out with precision, maintaining accurate results, and longevity of the pipette.  How Often Should You Calibrate the Pipettes? Pipette calibration varies depending on how often the