When Using a Micropipette It Is?

A micropipette is a common yet an essential laboratory instrument used to accurately and precisely transfer volumes of liquid in the microliter range.

What should you always do when using a micropipette?

Steps to follow when using a micropipette
  1. Select the volume.
  2. Set the tip.
  3. Press and hold the plunger at the first stop.
  4. Place the tip in the liquid.
  5. Slowly release the plunger.
  6. Pause for a second and then move the tip.
  7. Insert the tip into the delivery vessel.
  8. Press the plunger to the second stop.

What are the dos and don'ts when using a micropipette?

-Do not attached tip by hands, even with gloves. 2- Do not turn the pippete on its side when there is liquid in the tip. 3-Do not clean tips for REUSE, as their metrological characteristics will no longer be reliable. 4- Don't contaminate you or the pipette.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.