Ergonomics around pipetting could affect one’s pipetting technique and pipetting results. Applications and assays are more sensitive, miniaturized, and perform quicker. To get some reliable data out of the assays, smaller volume errors have to be avoided since they could… Read More
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ISO Calibration Vs. Non-ISO Calibration
All ISO 9001 accredited organizations will require them to develop a calibration system that conforms to the standard requirements of ISO 9001. The versatility of the ISO standard could cover plenty of processes, and calibration is a big one. Read on to… Read More
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Metrologist – What Is It? What Do They Do?
Many people who work in science and medicine might be unaware of what metrology is. Metrology is the primary measurement science, and NIST is the federal agency regulating our Metrologic system. It is mainly used to standardize measurements for different… Read More
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Balance Academy: The Minimum Weight for USP 41 Compliance
Each balance has at least one weighing range from about 0 to the maximum load max with a scale interval d. Every measured value is subject to measurement uncertainty, regardless of where it was taken in the weighing range. The… Read More
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Proper Handling of Test Weights
If you work within the pharmaceutical, medical, or biotech industries, you will likely test your weights much more often than anything else in your laboratory. After all, correctly calibrated weights are an essential component when you’re working to ensure accuracy in your results…. Read More
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GLP and GMP Pipetting: Know your Compliance
While developing or testing your medical devices or pharmaceuticals, the question is: are you following the correct methods for current GLP or GMP practices? GLP stands for good laboratory practices, and GMP stands for good manufacturing practices; GXP is an… Read More
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Preparing Pipettes for Mail-In Service
Mail-in service is a wonderful option for managing calibration service for pipettes. Plenty of labs will schedule to service half of their pipettes at a time to help ensure that pipettes are available for any projects. There has never been… Read More
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Reasons to Calibrate Your Material Tester
If you have spent a lot of money on a high-quality material tester that meets all of your testing needs, then you expect it to last a very long time. When purchased, it comes with a newly calibrated load cell, so you… Read More
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Critical Questions to Ask Your Pipette Calibration Provider
A pipette has to be serviced on a consistent basis, typically once every six or so months, to ensure optimal performance. However, not every single calibration provider offers high-quality services like The Lab People. Options you might be considering for… Read More