multippettejä

A multippette is a laboratory instrument designed to dispense multiple liquid samples simultaneously. It is essentially a handheld device that holds several pipette tips, often arranged in a single row or a multi-well plate format. The primary function of a multippette is to increase the efficiency of repetitive liquid handling tasks, such as filling multi-well plates or performing serial dilutions.

The operation of a multippette typically involves a single plunger or lever that controls the movement of all the attached pipette tips at once. This allows for the aspiration and dispensing of the same volume of liquid into multiple wells or tubes concurrently. Different types of multippette systems exist, including fixed-volume and adjustable-volume models. Some advanced multippette systems may also incorporate electronic controls for greater precision and ease of use.

The use of multippettejä significantly reduces the time required for experiments compared to using single-channel pipettes. This is particularly beneficial in high-throughput screening, genomics, proteomics, and other applications where large numbers of samples need to be processed. By standardizing the dispensing process across multiple samples, multippettejä also contribute to improved reproducibility and reduced variability in experimental results. They are commonly used in research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and diagnostic facilities.