Pipettes
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This white paper is an introduction and practical guide to the proper use, testing, maintenance and calibration of piston pipettes. Designed for scientists, technicians and other laboratory workers it coverssingle channel and multichannel, manual and automatic pipettes withdispensing volumes ranging from microliters to millilitres.
The different types of pipette and their operating principles are described, including recommendations for selecting the most appropriate pipetteaccording to specific applications.
Guidance is provided for routine pipette performance testing, as well as general daily pipette care, maintenance and calibration.
ILM Guide 2026/27