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Which type of pipettor is specifically designed to dispense one sample at a time?
Which type of pipettor is specifically designed to dispense one sample at a time?
- Electronic pipettor
- Single-channel pipettor (correct)
- Automated pipettor
- Multi-channel pipettor
What is a key function of liquid handling automation systems in laboratories?
What is a key function of liquid handling automation systems in laboratories?
- To connect different analytical instruments
- To transport samples between testing stages (correct)
- To perform manual aliquoting
- To mix samples manually
Which sample mixing technique involves using a device to uniformly combine various components?
Which sample mixing technique involves using a device to uniformly combine various components?
- Consolidation
- Dilution
- Aliquoting
- Homogenization (correct)
Which equipment allows for the automated addition of reagents in high-throughput screening?
Which equipment allows for the automated addition of reagents in high-throughput screening?
In the context of laboratories, what is typically the major benefit of using automated sample preparation systems?
In the context of laboratories, what is typically the major benefit of using automated sample preparation systems?
What is the primary function of Multi Channel Pipettors in laboratory settings?
What is the primary function of Multi Channel Pipettors in laboratory settings?
Which of the following best describes the sample mixing function in some automated pipetting systems?
Which of the following best describes the sample mixing function in some automated pipetting systems?
Which feature distinguishes automated liquid handling systems from traditional pipetting methods?
Which feature distinguishes automated liquid handling systems from traditional pipetting methods?
What advantage do high-throughput screening systems provide?
What advantage do high-throughput screening systems provide?
What type of samples is typically handled by the automated sample preparation systems?
What type of samples is typically handled by the automated sample preparation systems?
Which of the following statements about deck-based automated systems is true?
Which of the following statements about deck-based automated systems is true?
How does liquid handling automation enhance laboratory productivity?
How does liquid handling automation enhance laboratory productivity?
What is a key feature of Labcyte Echo systems?
What is a key feature of Labcyte Echo systems?
What is a primary function of liquid handling systems in laboratory settings?
What is a primary function of liquid handling systems in laboratory settings?
Which system is specifically mentioned as part of automated liquid handling?
Which system is specifically mentioned as part of automated liquid handling?
What is an example of a function performed by plate preparation systems?
What is an example of a function performed by plate preparation systems?
What technique is primarily used in sample mixing within laboratory workstations?
What technique is primarily used in sample mixing within laboratory workstations?
High-throughput screening commonly involves what type of systems?
High-throughput screening commonly involves what type of systems?
What advantage do multi-channel pipettors have in laboratory contexts?
What advantage do multi-channel pipettors have in laboratory contexts?
What is a critical aspect of liquid handling automation systems?
What is a critical aspect of liquid handling automation systems?
Automated sample preparation systems are designed to?
Automated sample preparation systems are designed to?
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Study Notes
Automated Pipetting Systems
- Automate complex liquid handling tasks such as aliquoting, mixing, and transferring between containers.
- Used for high-throughput screening, sample preparation, and high-volume laboratories.
- Multi-Channel Pipettors handle multiple samples simultaneously, increasing throughput.
- Microlab STAR systems aspirate and dispense liquids with high precision.
- Some systems include mixing functions to ensure homogeneous samples.
Automated Sample Handlers
- Automate complex liquid handling tasks, including aliquoting, mixing, and transferring between different stages of testing.
- Used for sample preparation, reagent addition, and assay development.
- Deck-based Systems include multiple modules for various liquid handling tasks.
- Conveyor Systems transport samples between different analytical instruments and workstations.
- Samples can be processed, diluted, or mixed automatically.
- Used to connect different analytical instruments and laboratories.
Liquid Handling Systems
- Perform precise liquid handling tasks such as sample preparation, reagent dispensing, and plate formatting.
- Single-Channel Pipettors dispense one sample at a time.
- Workstation Systems integrate liquid handling with other laboratory functions, such as incubation or shaking.
- Plate Preparation Systems prepare microplates for assays, including dispensing reagents and samples.
- Used for sample preparation, assay development, and high-volume laboratories.
Types of Automated Liquid Handling Systems
- Pipetting:
- Tecan Freedom EVO
- Beckman Coulter Biomek
- Sample Handling:
- Labcyte Echo
- Automated Systems:
- Hamilton
- Microlab STAR
- Deck-based Systems
- Conveyor Systems
- Workstation Systems
- Plate Preparation Systems
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