Basics of Pipetting Handbook - Your Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Pipette

Pipettes and pipette accessories are staples in most laboratory environments, from biochemistry to pharmaceuticals to beverage quality control. Because different assays have different needs in terms of equipment and technique, it is important to assess the particular set of needs required in your lab. Key requirements for most modern-day applications include: Accuracy, minimizing human errors, speed, easy-to-clean-instruments, precision, ability to decontaminate and avoiding contamination.