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What is the correct way to remove a tip from the sample liquid when operating a micropipette?
What is the correct way to remove a tip from the sample liquid when operating a micropipette?
- Withdraw the pipette with the plunger fully depressed (correct)
- Allow residual liquid to remain on the outside of the tip
- Remove the tip before withdrawing from the sample liquid
- Depress the plunger to the second stop
What should you do after attaching the disposable tip to the micropipette?
What should you do after attaching the disposable tip to the micropipette?
- Depress the plunger to the second stop
- Start dispensing the sample (correct)
- Touch the tip end to the side wall of the receiving vessel
- Attach a colored tip for accurate measurements
What should be done to ensure there is no liquid remaining on the outside of the tip after withdrawing it from the sample liquid?
What should be done to ensure there is no liquid remaining on the outside of the tip after withdrawing it from the sample liquid?
- Withdraw the tip before removing it from the sample liquid
- Depress the plunger to the first stop
- Properly depress the plunger to expel any residual liquid (correct)
- Remove the tip slowly to avoid liquid spillage
What should be done before depressing the plunger to dispense the sample when operating a micropipette?
What should be done before depressing the plunger to dispense the sample when operating a micropipette?
What is the purpose of allowing a few seconds pause after drawing up the sample into the plastic tip?
What is the purpose of allowing a few seconds pause after drawing up the sample into the plastic tip?
What is the correct step for proper droplet removal when operating a micropipette?
What is the correct step for proper droplet removal when operating a micropipette?
What action should be taken after dispense and before withdrawing the pipette from a receiving vessel when operating a micropipette?
What action should be taken after dispense and before withdrawing the pipette from a receiving vessel when operating a micropipette?
When should you discard a tip used in sampling with a micropipette?
When should you discard a tip used in sampling with a micropipette?
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