Pipette Best Practices
High volume pipetting as part of daily lab work can quickly become routine. Before engaging the autopilot during this vital lab task, take a minute to review these best practices.
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Good pipetting requires a real team effort that includes you and your lab personnel, the liquid handling instruments you use, and a sense of diligence when it comes to properly caring for your liquid handling equipment.
Your pipetting technique can play a major role in getting repeatable results in your lab. Learning and implementing the proper technique for your pipettes and pipette tips can ensure repeatability and more accurate results. A few simple tips can help get you there.