The Fundamentals of Pipetting | Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Liquid handling selection

Air vs positive displacement pipettes
Selecting the right pipette tip
Pipette types for different applications

Proper pipetting techniques

Forward, reverse, repetitive, and heterogeneous sample pipetting
Pipetting recommendations for different sample types
10 steps to improve pipetting accuracy
Pipette accuracy vs precision
Preventing cross contamination

Ergonomics of pipetting

Reduce pipetting risk factors
Proper pipetting posture

Pipette maintenance and service

Pipette calibration and maintenance
Pipette decontamination

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