Here\u2019s a clear, lab friendly routine you can use between annual calibrations to stay confident in your data:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Draft\u2011free room, constant temperature between 15\u201330<\/strong>\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong> with no more than \u00b10.5<\/strong>\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong> variation during the test.<\/p>\n Use a balance with draft protection and an evaporation trap, plus a metal weighing container or microcentrifuge tube. Always work with distilled water and the pipette manufacturer\u2019s recommended tips.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Place pipettes, tips and test liquid<\/strong> in the test room 2 hours before<\/strong> starting so everything reaches room conditions.<\/p>\n Note the date, ambient temperature and air pressure<\/strong> (a local weather station online is fine if you don\u2019t have a barometer).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> At both 100 %<\/strong> and 10 %<\/strong> of the nominal volume:<\/p>\n Compare your accuracy and precision with the manufacturer\u2019s specifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Building this simple check into your lab workflow helps:<\/p>\n Pair routine checks with solid handheld pipetting technique, and you massively cut down on avoidable variability at the bench.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> What\u2019s your lab\u2019s current routine for checking pipettes between calibrations?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As distributors of lab equipment and expert advisors in both purchasing and operation<\/strong>, we help labs choose the right tools and use them correctly, from pipettes and other basic research tools to more complex solutions and complete workflows.<\/p>\n We\u2019re happy to help with your questions and requests<\/strong> and support you in getting the most out of your lab.<\/p>\n<\/div>1.
\nStart with the right environment<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>2.
\nLet everything equilibrate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>3.
\nPerform a quick leak test<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
\nIf the liquid level drops or you see bubbles, the pipette is leaking and needs service or calibration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>4.
\nRun gravimetric measurements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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\nDecide what to do next<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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