Adjustable Tip Spacing Pipette vs. Manual Single Channel Pipette

Reliable and reproducible results in real-time PCR are prerequisite for trustworthy analysis in various application fields. Beside a high-end real-time PCR device, optimal lab equipment for the preparative steps is required to achieve best performance. Pipettes that are used to prepare reaction mixes play a crucial role. Since reaction components usually come from different labware formats, scientists have to revert to single channel pipettes. Transferring samples one by one is not only error prone but also very time consuming. The question, how to optimize the preparation process is answered by INTEGRA’s VOYAGER pipettes. This unique electronic pipette allows the user to adapt the tip spacing to the current labware by the touch of a button. This Tech Note compares the performance of a manual single channel pipette and INTEGRA’s electronic eight-channel VOYAGER pipette by means of a real-time PCR assay.