Application Note: How to Select a Mechanical Pipette
Authors: Emilia Varhimo, Joni Åke | Last Updated: May 2021
Overview
The pipette is the most common tool in the laboratory. Widely used in laboratories of all kinds, mechanical pipettes are long-lasting tools. Because they are used for several hours a day, ergonomics and personal preferences - such as handling comfort – are important selection criteria. Other factors such as the application, laboratory workflow, required volume ranges, physical properties of the sample, and requirements for accuracy and precision also need to be considered when searching for the right pipette for the job.
Read this guide about what should be considered when choosing new pipettes for your laboratory, whether it is a single channel pipette or a multichannel pipette or if you are selecting between air-displacement and positive displacement pipettes.
- Document type: Application Note
- Page count: 6
- Read time: 7 minutes
Key Takeaways
How to achieve the highest level of pipetting accuracy
What affects the reliability of pipetting results
Tips for optimal pipetting ergonomics
How to avoid contamination during pipetting
How to choose between single and multichannel pipettes
Why you should always consider service issues when choosing a pipette
This Resource is Designed for:
Lab Researchers and Managers
Lab Technicians
Pipette Users
Scientists
Engineers
Lab Post Docs
Applications Supported:
Life Science Research
Applied Industries
Pipetting
Mechanical Pipettes
Pipetting Ergonomics
Pipetting Accuracy and Precision
Daily Lab Work
Fig 1. Cover of Application Note
