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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)

Lab Report 7: Facilitating Assay Transfer (PDF)

10 Tips to Improve Your Pipetting Technique (PDF)

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Publications

Determining Dilution Accuracy In Microtiter Plate Assays Using A Quantitative Dual-Wavelength Absorbance Method  Read Abstract 

Importance Of Integrating A Volume Verification Method For Liquid Handlers: Applications In Learning Behavior  Read Abstract 

Verifying Liquid-Handler Peformance For Complex Or Nonaqueous Reagents: A New Approach Read Abstract  

The Use Of A Dual-Dye Photometric Calibration Method To Identify Possible Sample Dilution From An Automated Multichannel Liquid-handling System  Read Abstract 

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Workshops & Poster Presentations

Accuracy Matters When Quantitative, Manually-pipetted Assays Graduate To Automation (PDF)

Accuracy of Serial Dilutions Tested Over A Large Dilution Range  (PDF)

Rapidly Quantifying Dilutions in Microtiter Plates Using Dual-Dye Photometry (PDF)

Errors in Liquid Delivery – The Importance of Laboratory Conditions on Pipetting (PDF)

Uncovering Dimensional Variability in Standard Microtiter Plate Types (PDF)

Simple and Fast Performance Verification for Ultra-Low-Volume Liquid Handlers: Nanoliter Aqueous Fluid Transfers Assessed with Dual-Dye Technology (PDF)

Understanding Method Transfer Pitfalls: Accuracy Matters When Transferring A Quantitative , Bench-top Assay To Automation (PDF)

Determining Dilution Accuracy in Microtiter Plate Assays Using The ARTEL Multichannel Verification System (MVS) (PDF)

The Effects Of Pipette Tip Production and Sterilization Methods On The Retention of Liquids (PDF)

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Application Notes

Using the MVS to Measure Residual Volumes Remaining in a Plate After Sample Aspiration: General Approach (PDF)

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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