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This section contains publications, presentations, case studies and other literature related to liquid handling for pipettes and automated liquid handlers.
Liquid Handler Performance Verification
Publications
Yandell, W.; Wexler, D. "Optimizing Automated Liquid Handlers Using Longitudinal Data to Understand Performance", IVD Technology, June 2009, 43-47.
Hentz, N.G. “The Importance Of Liquid Handling Quality Assurance Through The Drug Discovery Process”, Drug Discovery World, Spring 2008, 27-29
Rodrigues, G. “Measuring the Impact Of Common Environmental Conditions On Laboratory Data Integrity”, Analytical and Bioscience, March 2008, 8-10.
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. “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
Borgert, N. “Going Molecular” Clinical Lab Products, June 2007, 12-14.
Knaide, T.; et al. “Rapid Volume Verification in High-Density Microtiter Plates Using Dual-Dye Photometry”, Journal of the Association of Laboratory Automation, October 2006, 11, 319-322. Read Abstract
Rodrigues, G.; Rinehart, L. “Ratiometric Photometry for Calibration: Method Critical for Low-volume Measurement”, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, October 2006. Read Article
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
Rodrigues, G. "The Role of Automation in Liquid Delivery Quality Assurance", Laboratory Instrumentation, July 2006.
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
Bradshaw, J.T.; Knaide, T.; Rogers, A.; Curtis, R. “Multichannel Verification System (MVS): A Dual-Dye Ratiometric Photometry System For Performance Verification Of Multichannel Liquid Delivery Devices”, Journal of the Association of Laboratory Automation, February 2005, 10, 35-42 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)
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)
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)
Knaide, T., Albert, K. (ARTEL) "The Cost of Liquid Handler QC - A Case Study." (PDF)
Carle, A.B., Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) "Transferability of Pipette Calibrations - A Prerequisite for Method Validation and Method Transfer" (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) “Method Validation For Beckman Coulter Liquid Handlers Using The ARTEL MVS.” (PDF)
Rumery, D.; Davis, A.; Carle, A.B.; Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) “Errors Associated With Pipetting Warm And Cold Liquids.” (PDF)
Albert, K. (ARTEL); Knapp, L. (Beckman Coulter) “Understanding Method Transfer Pitfalls: Accuracy Matters When Transferring A Quantitative , Bench-top Assay To Automation.” (PDF)
Albert, K. (ARTEL); Kroncke, D. (nAscent Biosciences) “Rapid Accuracy And Precision Assessment Of DMSO Compound Solutions Transferred With PocketTips.” (PDF)
Albert, K. (ARTEL); Mock, M.; Shieh, J. (LabCyte) “Painless Nanoliter-Transfer Accuracy Inspection For Busy Screeners.” (PDF)
Albert, K. (ARTEL); Patterson, M. (PerkinElmer) “New Validation And Optimization Techniques For The PerkinElmer Janus™ Platform Using The ARTEL MVS.” (PDF)
Albert, K.; Cannizzo, J. (ARTEL) Jordan, L.; Donzel, N. (Caliper Life Sciences) “Performance Optimization Of Multichannel Liquid Handling Equipment And High Throughput Assays.” (PDF)
Albert, K.; Knaide, T.; Bradshaw, J.T.; Rogers, A. (ARTEL) “Rapid Verification System For Critical Volume Transfers Within Microtiter Plate Assays.” (PDF)
Bradshaw, J.T.(ARTEL) “Determining Dilution Accuracy in Microtiter Plate Assays Using The ARTEL Multichannel Verification System (MVS).” (PDF)
Bradshaw, J.T.; Albert, K. (ARTEL); Mock, M.; Shieh, J. (LabCyte) “Best Practices For Assessing Nanoliter Transfer Performance For Echo Liquid Handlers Using The ARTEL MVS.” (PDF)
Bradshaw, J.T.; Knaide, T.; Curtis, R.; Spaulding, B. (ARTEL) “Determining Dilution Accuracy In Microtiter Plate Assays Using A Quantitative Dual-Wavelength Absorbance Method.” (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)
Fay, J. et al. (Merck Research Laboratories) “Automation Of Nanoliter Volume Transfers: Doing More With Less.” (PDF)
Knaide, T. (ARTEL); Schwartz, G. (CerionX) “Determining The Precision And Accuracy Of Pipet Tips Exposed To The TipCharger™ System's 'Cold' Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Cleaning Using The ARTEL MVS.” (PDF)
Knaide, T.; Cannizzo, J. (ARTEL); Grove, G. (Caliper Life Sciences) “Method Validation For Caliper Liquid Handlers Using The ARTEL MVS.” (PDF)
Knaide, T.; Cannizzo, J. (ARTEL); Grove, G. (Caliper Life Sciences) “Method Validation For Caliper Liquid Handling Workstations Using The ARTEL MVS.” (PDF)
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Case Studies
XenoTech - 900 Seconds at XenoTech
Tecan - At your service
Orchid Cellmark - Standing Up in a Court of Law
CardioDx - A Change of Heart
Analytical Labs - The Importance of Liquid Handling Quality Assurance Through the Drug Discovery Process
Genomic Health - When Analyzing Cancer at the Molecular Level
Beckman Coulter - Beckman Coulter Improves Operational Qualification Program with ARTEL MVS
CerionX - Laboratory Equipment Vendor Validates Equipment with ARTEL MVS
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Application Notes
Running MVS Volume Verifications in Batches, Storing Bar Codes, and Creating Task Templates (PDF)
Mixing Efficiency of Q-Instruments Bioshake 3000® Plate Shaker (PDF)
MVS Data Manager Integration: Executing an MVS Volume Verification of a Tecan EVO Using EVOware Software (PDF)
Comparison of Liquid Handling Techniques on the Caliper RapidPlate® (PDF)
Dispensing Precision and Accuracy for the JANUS Varispan Automated Workstation using VersaTip (PDF)
Ethanol Solutions for MVS Volume Verification (PDF)
Evaluation of 2nd Generation Disposable Tips - Sciclone ALH 3000 (PDF)
Evaluation of Forward and Reverse Mode Liquid Handling Techniques Using the ARTEL MVS (PDF)
Glycerol Solutions for MVS Volume Verification (PDF)
Measuring the Accuracy and Precision of the epMotion® 5070 Workstation using the Artel Multichannel Verification System (MVS) (PDF)
MVS Volume Verification Using Any Microtiter Plate or Small Volume Container, Such as a Tube or Vial (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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