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This section contains publications, presentations, case studies and other literature related to liquid handling for pipettes and automated liquid handlers.
Pipette Calibration
Lab Reports and 10 Tips to Improve Your Pipetting Technique
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
8 Easy Steps for Performing Pipette Preventive Maintenance (PDF)
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Publications
Pou, Paula "Standardizing Pipette Calibration in a Large Laboratory Organization Results in Economic and Quality Gains", Medical Laboratory Observer, May 2010, 64 & 66. (PDF)
Carle, A.B. "Transferability of Pipet Calibrations and Proficiency of Operators: Prerequisites for Method Validations and Method Transfers", American Biotechnology Laboratory, September 2009, 10-13.
Rodrigues, G. "Accuracy vs. Precision: Distinct Terms with Implications for Liquid Handling", Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, April 2009.
Rodrigues, G. "The Effect of One Microliter And Why Microliters Matter", Quality Digest, October 2008.
Rodrigues, G. "Liquid Delivery Accuracy Advisor: Solutions To Your Liquid Handling Issues", Pharmaceutical Processing, September 2008.
Curtis, R.; Rodrigues, G. "Comparing Calibration Technologies For Liquid Handling Quality Assurance", Pharmaceutical Technology, August 2008.
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.
Vaccaro, W. “Minimizing Liquid Delivery Risk: Operators As Sources Of Error” American Laboratory News, September 2007, 16-17.
Rodrigues, G.; Rumery, D. “In The Lab: Pipettes - Extreme Pipetting II: The Effect Of Fluid Temperature On Data Integrity”, Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality, September 2007, 46-48.
Rodrigues, G. “In The Lab: Pipettes - Extreme Pipetting: The Effect Of Barometric Pressure On Data Integrity”, Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality, July/August 2007, 40-43.
Borgert, N. “Going Molecular” Clinical Lab Products, June 2007, 12-14.
Curtis, R. “Minimizing Liquid Delivery Risk: Pipettes As Sources Of Error”, American Laboratory News, March 2007, 8-9.
Rodrigues, G.; Rinehart, L. “Ratiometric Photometry for Calibration: Method Critical for Low-volume Measurement”, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, October 2006. Read Article
Curtis, R. "PCS® Pipette Calibration System Minimizes Pipetting Error, Strengthens Data Integrity", Laboratory Technology, June 2006, 56-58.
Rodrigues, G. "The Role of Automation in Liquid Delivery Quality Assurance", Laboratory Instrumentation, July 2006.
Rodrigues, G. "Ratiometric Photometry Improves Laboratory Quality Assurance", BioProcessing International, January 2006, 52-54.
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Workshops & Poster Presentations
Carle, A.B., Vaccaro, W., Albert, K., Curtis, R., Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) "Operators as Sources of Error - Improved Efficiency Through Pipetting Technique Training" (PDF)
Carle, A.B. et al. (ARTEL) “Errors In Liquid Delivery – The Importance Of Laboratory Conditions On Pipetting.” (PDF)
Carle, A.B., Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) "Transferability of Pipette Calibrations - A Prerequisite for Method Validation and Method Transfer" (PDF)
Carle, A.B.; Rumery, D.; Sawyer, G.; Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) “Liquid Delivery Errors - The Impact Of Laboratory Conditions On Volumetric Measurements.” (PDF)
Knaide, T., Albert, K. (ARTEL) "The Cost of Liquid Handler QC - A Case Study." (PDF)
Rumery, D.; Davis, A.; Carle, A.B.; Rodrigues, G. (ARTEL) “Errors Associated With Pipetting Warm And Cold Liquids.” (PDF)
Tsongalis, G. (ARTEL) “Creating And Managing A Strong Quality Assurance Program For Molecular Labs.” (PDF)
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Case Studies
ARUP Laboratories - All Together Now
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Flying on Course
North Carolina State University - On-The-Job Training that's Not On The Job
North Carolina Department of Agriculture - ARTEL Training Helps North Carolina Department of Agriculture Keep Tainted Goods out of Consumer Reach
Maine Molecular Quality Controls - MMQCI uses ARTEL PCS to Strengthen Liquid Handling Quality Assurance
Linco - Contract Laboratory Improves Liquid Handling Quality Assurance with ARTEL PCS
NFSTC - Quality Assurance in Forensic Laboratories Offers Rigorous Training Programs for Laboratory Technicians
Water Quality Laboratory Increases Efficiency and Data Integrity using ARTEL PCS
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