Blog - Accuracy Matters

The Remarkable Cost of Pipette Errors

Pipettes are the laboratory tools that provide scientists with an ability to measure very small volumes of liquid with a very high degree of accuracy and precision. When pipetting performance is high, science can advance effectively. But when pipetting performance is low, test results are affected and can often lead to costly rework...

Pipette Tips - 5 Things You Need to Know

For those of us who calibrate daily, the repeated routine of pipetting has become almost second nature. In fact, a metrology-centric calibration program should provide the standardized expertise necessary for proper performance assessment and maintenance...

Pipette Calibration Requirements for CAP Certified Laboratories

As a trusted CAP Accredited laboratory, a lab manager or quality director is charged with the responsibility of maintaining all laboratory equipment according to CAP guidelines. This post can help you learn what the College of American Pathologists requires for pipette calibration, and choose the best pipette service program for your needs...

Selecting the Correct Pipette Calibration Levels for Your Lab

When the time comes to have your pipettes calibrated, it’s important to know which of the many service providers and calibration levels is right for you. Regulatory compliance needs vary greatly throughout the market, but all labs want a sound, reliable service provider...

The Real Cost of Laboratory Liquid Handling

Laboratories use various types of liquid handling devices every day to measure and transfer valuable samples and reagents. Single and multichannel pipettes, repeat dispensers, bottle-top dispensers, and positive displacement pipettes have been around for 40+ years, and are present in almost every biopharma, medical research and clinical lab today...

5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying Pipettes for your Lab

Getting a lab up and running is often a complex project with short deadlines. If you aren't careful, equipment purchases can quickly spiral out of control. Since most of the budget and the attention is on procuring large ticket items, so pipette purchases can go largely unchecked in many labs, resulting in a larger than necessary inventory or quick spending decisions....