How to find the right Lab Pipettor Accessories AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in Lab Pipettor Accessories
- Tip compatibility
- Match tips to your pipette's cone system (universal, Rainin LTS, Integra GripTip, Thermo ClipTip) and confirm the brand's compatibility list. A poorly sealing tip is the main cause of inaccurate pipetting.
- Filter tips
- Use filter tips for PCR, radioactive, volatile or infectious samples. Filter tips stop aerosol contamination of the pipette shaft.
- Certification
- For molecular work, choose tips certified free of DNase, RNase, endotoxin and human DNA. Contamination of reagents is a bigger risk than pipetting error.
- Pipet controllers for serological pipettes
- The controller should accept the full range of serological sizes and have a replaceable hydrophobic filter. A wet filter compromises sterility and suction.
- Stands
- Choose stands designed for your specific pipette models. Storing pipettes upright keeps liquid out of the shaft.
Brands that matter
- Eppendorf: epT.I.P.S. tips and carousel stands.
- Rainin: LTS tips for Rainin pipettes.
- Integra: PIPETBOY pipet controllers and GripTips.
- Drummond: Pipet-Aid pipet controllers.
- Thermo Scientific: ART filter tips and ClipTip tips.
- Gilson: Diamond tips and PIPETMAN accessories.
What to avoid
- Bulk unbranded tips with no compatibility or sterility data.
- Using non-filter tips with a pipet controller for culture work.
Questions
Do universal tips fit every pipette?
No. Universal fit tips work on most standard cones but not on proprietary systems like Rainin LTS, so check before buying.