Pipette Routine Check – Best Practices

28 Mar 2017

Pipettes should be calibrated annually to maintain their performance. In the interim, it is recommended to perform a routine check to test the functionality of your pipettes in order to be confident with your pipetting results. Follow the guidelines in this poster to properly perform such a routine check.

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