ISO 8655-10:2024 provides guidance on the routine testing of pipettes and other piston-operated volumetric apparatus (POVA) using a laboratory balance. This guide provides an overview of routine pipette testing, presents five practical tips to ensure that the routine testing is carried out correctly, and offers a standard operating procedure (SOP) that can be adapted and used in any laboratory.
Five key tips are presented, covering:
- Environment
- Training
- Pipetting technique
- Laboratory balance
- Weighing vessel and evaporation
Guidance on how to assess your pipette test results is also included.