Practical Selection Guide: How to Set up Pipetting Quality Control Program for Your Lab

Calibration, maintenance and regular control of tools are essential to ensure the highest quality standards of laboratory work. For pipettes the best practice would be to do calibration and maintenance according to the manufacturer’s recommendations at least annually or biannually, as well as implement program for regular testing of pipette performance during use and between calibration intervals. This practical guide outlines the requirements for in-lab testing program as well as for professional calibration and maintenance services.