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This section contains publications, presentations, case studies and other literature related to liquid handling for pipettes and automated liquid handlers.
Common Errors in Liquid Handling
Lab Reports and 10 Tips Poster
Lab Report 1: How many data points? (PDF)
Lab Report 2: Impact of pipetting technique (PDF)
Lab Report 3: Pipette use and ergonomics (PDF)
Lab Report 4: Defining accuracy and precision (PDF)
Lab Report 5: Setting tolerances for pipettes in the laboratory (PDF)
Lab Report 6: Calibration frequency for pipettes (PDF)
10 Tips to Improve Your Pipetting Technique (PDF)
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Publications
Rodrigues, G.; Vaccaro, W. "When Times Are Tough, Train, Train, Train!", Advance, January 2009, 34-35.
Carle, A.B. “Minimizing Liquid Delivery Risk: Laboratory Environmental Conditions As Sources Of Error - Part 1: Barometric Pressure And Thermal Disequilibrium”, American Laboratory, January 2008, 8-10.
Rodrigues, G.; Rumery, D. “In The Lab: Pipettes - Extreme Pipetting III: Death Valley Data. Extreme Pipetting Mission 3: The Effect Of Dry Heat On Laboratory Data,”, Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality, October/November 2007, 43-45.
Bradshaw, J.T.; Curtis, R.; Knaide, T.; Spaulding, B. “Determining Dilution Accuracy In Microtiter Plate Assays Using A Quantitative Dual-Wavelength Absorbance Method” Journal of the Association of Laboratory Automation, October 2007, 12, 260-266. Read Abstract
Rodrigues, G.; Rumery, D. “In The Lab: Pipettes - Extreme Pipetting II: The Effect Of Fluid Temperature On Data Integrity”, Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality Magazine, September 2007, 46-48.
Vaccaro, W. “Minimizing Liquid Delivery Risk: Operators As Sources Of Error” American Laboratory News, September 2007, 16-17.
Rodrigues, G. “In The Lab: Pipettes - Extreme Pipetting: The Effect Of Barometric Pressure On Data Integrity”, Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality, July/August 2007, 40-43.
Albert, K. “Minimizing Liquid Delivery Risk: Automated Liquid Handlers As Sources Of Error”, American Laboratory, June/July 2007, 8-10.
Albert, K.; Bradshaw, J.T. “Importance Of Integrating A Volume Verification Method For Liquid Handlers: Applications In Learning Behavior”, Journal of the Association of Laboratory Automation, June 2007, 12, 172-180. Read Abstract
Curtis, R. “Minimizing Liquid Delivery Risk: Pipettes As Sources Of Error”, American Laboratory News, March 2007, 8-9.
Albert, K.; Bradshaw, J.T.; Knaide, T.; Rogers, A. “Verifying Liquid-Handler Peformance For Complex Or Nonaqueous Reagents: A New Approach.”, Journal of the Association of Laboratory Automation, August 2006, 11, 172-180. Read Abstract
Dong, H.; Ouyang, Z.; Liu, J.; Jemel, M. “The Use Of A Dual-Dye Photometric Calibration Method To Identify Possible Sample Dilution From An Automated Multichannel Liquid-handling System”, Journal of the Association of Laboratory Automation, April 2006, 11, 60-64. Read Abstract
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Workshops & Poster Presentations
Albert, K., Bradshaw, J.T. (ARTEL) "Is Your Automated Liquid Handler Working For Your Assays – Uncovering Errors, Understanding Device Behavior, and Optimizing Methods" (PDF)
Rumery, D.; Rodrigues, G.; Davis, A.; Shoberg, J.; Shafer, T. "Quantifying the Impact of Operator Error in Pipetting" (PDF)
Knaide, T., Parshley, R., Bradshaw, J.T., Curtis, R. (ARTEL) "Accuracy of Serial Dilutions Tested Over A Large Dilution Range" (PDF)
Bradshaw, J.T. et al. (ARTEL) "Uncovering Dimensional Variability in Standard Microtiter Plate Types" (PDF)
Carle, A.B., Vaccaro, W., Albert, K., Curtis, R., Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) "Operators as Sources of Error - Improved Efficiency Through Pipetting Technique Training" (PDF)
Albert, K. (ARTEL); Lee, H. (LabCyte) "Simple and Fast Performance Verification for Ultra-Low-Volume Liquid Handlers: Nanoliter Aqueous Fluid Transfers Assessed with Dual-Dye Technology." (PDF)
Carle, A.B., Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) "Transferability of Pipette Calibrations - A Prerequisite for Method Validation and Method Transfer" (PDF)
Carle, A.B. et al. (ARTEL) “Errors In Liquid Delivery – The Importance Of Laboratory Conditions On Pipetting.” (PDF)
Carle, A.B.; Rumery, D.; Sawyer, G.; Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) “Liquid Delivery Errors - The Impact Of Laboratory Conditions On Volumetric Measurements.” (PDF)
Albert, K. (ARTEL); Knapp, L. (Beckman Coulter) “Accuracy Matters When Quantitative, Manually-pipetted Assays Graduate To Automation.” (PDF)
Albert, K. (ARTEL); Knapp, L. (Beckman Coulter) “Understanding Method Transfer Pitfalls: Accuracy Matters When Transferring A Quantitative , Bench-top Assay To Automation.” (PDF)
Bradshaw, J.T.(ARTEL) “Determining Dilution Accuracy in Microtiter Plate Assays Using The ARTEL Multichannel Verification System (MVS).” (PDF)
Rumery, D.; Davis, A.; Carle, A.B.; Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) “Errors Associated With Pipetting Warm And Cold Liquids.” (PDF)
Spaulding, B. et al. (ARTEL) “The Effects Of Pipette Tip Production and Sterilization Methods On The Retention of Liquids.” (PDF)
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Application Notes
Evaluation of 2nd Generation Disposable Tips - Sciclone ALH 3000 (PDF)
Precision and Accuracy Based Validation of Pipet Tips Used on ALH Platforms Following Multiple Cleanings with Cold Atmospheric Plasma (PDF)
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