March 11, 2020
Top 5 Tips for People Who Use Pipettes
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2 | Always use a new tip for every new transfer. To ensure that the Buffers supplied in the kits won’t accidentally get contaminated with extract, they are supplied with 100 tips for the MiniPet-type pipettes. Product instructions specify the order of pipetting solutions as well as the need to use a new tip for each transfer. Better safe than sorry! |
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2a | Always use the correct size tip for your pipette. Most of our customers use MiniPets, which take 20-200 uL tips (supplied in the kits). The adjustable pipettes we recommend for larger volume transfers take 100-1000 uL tips (available as an Accessory item through EnviroLogix).![]() |
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5 | Calibrate or replace pipettes regularly. Do you use a MiniPet like this? It is only guaranteed accurate for about a year depending on use; to be sure it is still delivering proper volume, it should be replaced annually.![]() Do you use an adjustable pipette like this? Manufacturers recommend these pipettes be calibrated annually by an accredited service. ![]() |