1. How to Micropipette
1) Never adjust the volume below 5 uL or above 50uL
2) Never leave pipetter lying on bench with a tip attatched
Basic Methods
- Set the volume on the pipet to desired volume (5ul-50ul)
- Place a pipet tip on the pipetter
- Press down the plunger to the first stop
- Put the tip of the pipette into the solution
- Slowly release the plunger
- Transfer solution to the desired tube
- Slowly push the plunger to the first stop
- Slowly push the plunger to the second stop
- Always use a new tip