Description
TopPette Single-channel 10-100 µL PipetteProduct Type: Manual pipette
Research-grade liquid handling platform
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Supplier: Atomfair
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The pipette must be calibrated per ISO 8655-2 at specified test volumes to maintain accuracy. Only the lower half of the pipette is autoclavable, limiting sterilization options.
- Calibration accuracy specification: Systematic error and random error tolerances are defined at each test volume according to ISO 8655-2 user calibration reference.
- Sterilization limitation: Only the lower half of the pipette is autoclavable; the upper assembly should not be exposed to steam sterilization.
What is the accuracy and precision trade-off when using the TopPette 10-100 µL pipette at low volumes near 10 µL compared to near full scale 100 µL?
The pipette's systematic error increases from ±0.8% at 100 µL to ±3.0% at 10 µL, while random error increases from ±0.2% to ±1.0%. This means accuracy and precision degrade significantly at the lower end of the range, which is critical for methods requiring high fidelity at small volumes.
Can the TopPette 10-100 µL pipette be fully autoclaved for sterilization in aseptic workflows?
No, only the lower half of the pipette is autoclavable where indicated, not the entire instrument. This limitation must be considered when planning sterilization protocols for contamination-sensitive applications such as PCR or cell culture work.
What calibration standard does the TopPette 10-100 µL pipette reference and how does it support method validation?
The pipette references ISO 8655-2 for user calibration, which is the international standard for piston-operated volumetric apparatus. This provides a traceable basis for in-lab calibration verification and routine performance review, directly supporting method validation in regulated environments.
This manual single-channel pipette (10–100 µL, 0.1 µL increment) delivers ISO 8655-2 traceable performance with systematic errors ranging from ±0.8% at full volume to ±3.0% at 10 µL; partial autoclavability of the lower half supports routine decontamination but requires separate sterilization of the upper assembly.
Positive
- High accuracy at upper range: At 100 µL, systematic error is ±0.80 µL (±0.8%) and random error ±0.20 µL (±0.2%), providing reliable performance for routine quantitative transfer and assay setup.
- Partial autoclavability for decontamination: The lower half is autoclavable, allowing heat-based sterilization of tip-contact components without requiring full pipette disassembly.
Trade-offs
- Elevated error at low end of range: At 10 µL, systematic error rises to ±0.30 µL (±3.0%) and random error to ±0.10 µL (±1.0%); users requiring high precision near the lower limit should verify calibration with their specific workflow.
- Upper assembly not autoclavable: Only the lower half is autoclavable; the upper body and handle require alternative decontamination methods (e.g., chemical wipes), adding protocol constraints for aseptic applications.
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