Pipette calibration is important for good laboratory practice and is a vital part of any lab regime, where precise volumes of fluid need transferring or diluting.
Pipettes typically wear down or break each year, even with normal usage. The wear and tear can impact performance measurement, produce poor test results, delays, rework and waste. Breakdowns can be noticeable, but most are silent failures that are overlooked such as old sealing mechanisms, cracked shaft, corroded piston, and using the incorrect tip.
