What is the difference between a micropipette and a standard laboratory pipette?

A micropipette is an adjustable- or fixed-volume instrument designed for small liquid volumes (typically 0.1µL–1000µL), using disposable tips for accuracy and contamination control. Standard (volumetric or graduated) pipettes are glass instruments for larger, fixed volumes and are calibrated by the vessel itself rather than a mechanical piston.

How do I choose the right pipette tips for my micropipette?

Match the tip to your pipette’s volume range and brand-fit specification first — universal-fit tips work across most major pipette brands, but high-precision or filtered applications often require brand-matched tips. Check the product page’s compatibility note before ordering.

How often should lab pipettes be calibrated?

Most laboratory quality systems (ISO 17025, GLP) call for pipette calibration every 3–6 months under normal use, or more frequently for high-precision or regulated work. Calibration frequency should be set by your lab’s own SOP and risk assessment, not a generic default.

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Liquid Handling & Pipetting Systems

Adjustable-volume micropipettes, pipette tips, and liquid-handling consumables built for research-lab accuracy — not the craft or food-service kind.

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Liquid handling is one of the most repeated actions on any bench, so the accuracy class of your micropipettes matters more than almost any other piece of equipment in the lab. Our laboratory micropipettes are specified with their accuracy and precision tolerances at maximum, mid-range, and minimum volume — figures worth checking against your assay's error budget before you buy, not after.

Pipette tips are not universally interchangeable: fit, low-retention coatings, and filter-barrier options all affect both accuracy and cross-contamination risk. We carry universal-fit tips alongside brand-matched options, and note compatibility on every product page.

Whether you're outfitting a new bench or replacing a worn adjustable-volume pipette, everything in this category is scoped to laboratory use — not the pasta shape or the cupcake-decorating droppers that share the same name.

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LAB-TIP-1000

Pipette Tips 1000µL, Universal Fit (Box of 1000)

Non-sterile, low-retention polypropylene tips compatible with most brands of micropipettes.

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LAB-PIP-1000

Adjustable Volume Micropipette (100-1000µL)

Single-channel adjustable-volume pipette, autoclavable lower part, ±8% accuracy at max volume.

$189.00

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What is the difference between a micropipette and a standard laboratory pipette?: A micropipette is an adjustable- or fixed-volume instrument designed for small liquid volumes (typically 0.1µL–1000µL), using disposable tips for accuracy and contamination control. Standard (volumetric or graduated) pipettes are glass instruments for larger, fixed volumes and are calibrated by the vessel itself rather than a mechanical piston.
How do I choose the right pipette tips for my micropipette?: Match the tip to your pipette’s volume range and brand-fit specification first — universal-fit tips work across most major pipette brands, but high-precision or filtered applications often require brand-matched tips. Check the product page’s compatibility note before ordering.
How often should lab pipettes be calibrated?: Most laboratory quality systems (ISO 17025, GLP) call for pipette calibration every 3–6 months under normal use, or more frequently for high-precision or regulated work. Calibration frequency should be set by your lab’s own SOP and risk assessment, not a generic default.