COLO.SCIENCE – LIQUID HANDLING IN THE LABORATORY
Liquid handling equipment, techniques and good practices
This category brings together practical articles, comparisons and guides on
liquid handling in the laboratory: from single- and multichannel micropipettes
to bottle-top dispensers, repeaters, dilutors and accessories that support precise and
repeatable dosing of small volumes.
The focus is on ergonomics, long-term accuracy, minimising hand fatigue and reducing
the risk of cross-contamination in routine and regulated work – especially in
chemical, microbiological, clinical and pharmaceutical laboratories.
In this COLO.Science category you will find:
- Fundamentals of pipetting technique and liquid handling terminology.
- Overviews of single- and multichannel micropipettes and their applications.
- Guides to choosing tips, reservoirs and accessories for specific workflows.
- Articles on bottle-top dispensers, repeaters and electronic liquid handlers.
When is careful liquid handling critical?
- Setting up ELISA, PCR/qPCR and other plate-based assays.
- Preparing standards, calibrators and control samples.
- Serial dilutions and dose–response studies in microplates.
- Work in GLP, GMP and ISO-controlled laboratories.
PRACTICAL GUIDES & CHECKLISTS
From choosing a micropipette to validating your technique
Articles in this section walk through everyday questions: how to choose between
single- and multichannel pipettes, how to match tips to the instrument, how to
set up plate workstations and how to train new staff in correct pipetting
technique.
You will also find checklists for routine maintenance, leak checks and
performance verification, plus notes on when it is time to send your equipment
for calibration or service.
COLO.Science & equipment
Whenever possible, examples are illustrated with real instruments available
through the COLO network – including high-quality Nichiryo micropipettes
and other liquid handling tools used in routine and accredited laboratories.
The aim is not only to present products, but to help you understand how
specification sheets translate into day-to-day work at the bench.
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