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ali-Q Pipetting Techniques and Tips

August 17, 2020 by Grace Soong Leave a Comment

Aliquoting / Repeat Pipetting / Multidispensing with ali-Q is faster and easier than with standard pipet controllers using serological pipets. Once you’ve dialed in the volume you want to multidispense and aspirated the liquid you need, simply press and hold the purple aliquot button for the entire duration of each aliquot. When the LED blinks green and the motor turns ON at the end of the dispense, release the button. The ali-Q is now ready for your next press and hold. For the best accuracy and precision using ali-Q, performing…

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Improving Performance of Micro-volume Pipetting

August 18, 2016 by Jon Benack Leave a Comment

Any experienced pipetter knows that when pipetting, the smaller the dispense volume, the harder it is to achieve accurate and consistent results. Pipetting volumes below 2.0 µL can be frustratingly difficult; the smallest drop left behind, the slightest movement, or the quality of the individual tip can cause poor results. A pipette that fails calibration for one technician, may pass for another. Not all variables can be easily controlled, but here are some techniques and tips that can help improve performance!

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Vistapoint Program

When you purchase genuine VistaLab Tips for your MLA and Ovation pipettes, you are making a commitment to quality performance.

Earn Free Calibration & Repair Services

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How does it work?

Buy VistaLab pipette tips and find VistaPoint stickers attached to every box of tips you receive.
Save stickers & Login to My Account to Register VistaPoints. They are automatically converted to $ credit for Calibration & Repair.
When placing order for Calibration and Repair, apply your VistaPoint credit during checkout.
VistaPoint CODE: 234567 (sample)
Enter your code to receive credit towards Calibration & Repair Services. Go to www.vistalab.com/services.
Currently US & Canada only

VistaPoints needed to get FREE service:
Single channel pipette: 7–24 points
Multichannel pipette: 17–62 points
Add-on repair to any pipette: 2–10 points
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If you don’t have enough VistaPoints to get the service for free, you can still use your points and pay the difference.

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Sustainability

VistaLab is committed to pursuing sustainable materials management practices, using materials in the most productive ways with an emphasis on using less to conserve resources, reduce waste and minimize the environmental impacts of the materials we use.

Our thoughtfully designed tip racks use up to 62% less plastic than other tips in the industry, with a smaller footprint to optimize efficient use of bench and storage space. VistaLab tip racks (polypropylene, No.5) and reservoirs (polystyrene, No. 6) are recyclable.

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