Routine calibration does produce high-quality results provided the standards comply with the manufacturer’s specifications. There are many factors that can influence the functionality of a pipette including environmental conditions, choice of pipette, tips, continuing with a cracked shaft, using outdated sealing mechanisms, using an incorrect tip or an oxidized piston. To ensure consistent reproducibility, calibration should be done every 6 months.
MAINTAIN ACCURACY
A poorly maintained pipette will give you inaccurate results even if it is handled by a skilled lab technician. The right way to ensure performance precision is by signing up for a periodic calibration program that ensures compliance with industry standards and specifications.
INDUSTRY STANDARD COMPLIANCE
ISO standards require strict adherence to established systems and processes that define calibration methods for a broad range of lab equipment including pipettes. It is highly recommended that every pipette is calibrated according to the ISO criterial using their standard methods and precise practices to achieve accurately functioning scientific equipment.
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
Pipettes should undergo periodic preventive maintenance and performance verifications to work optimally and accurately at all times. Pipettes are sensitive laboratory equipment whose ability to deliver expected volumes is dependent on the surrounding environment. Calibration ensures precise repeatable performance while preventing pipetting errors.
REDUCE COST
Just the way measurement standards are established to distinguish valid and invalid processes, pipette calibration standards are designed to ensure the best pipette accuracy. These specifications eliminate the risk of errors and the associated downstream costs. Pipette calibration can significantly improve pipette performance and eliminate the need for replacement.
Pipette calibration is essential to attain precise results and prevent inaccuracy even with repeated pipetting regimes. It also impacts pipette longevity when serviced by professionals.
Keeping your lab equipment in peak condition is vital if the results are going to be accurate and reliable. Scientific Instrument Center (SIC) is your trusted company for laboratory equipment repair and maintenance services. If you have questions about your laboratory equipment and would like to discuss options for repairing or maintaining the equipment, please contact us at (614) 771-4700.
