In general, pipets are used to measure and transport very precise volumes of liquids between containers or solutions. The term micropipet is used to describe a pipette that is used to work with very small volumes, less than 1000 ul (1 ml). Research assistants, scientists, and medical laboratory workers are just some of the professionals that utilize pipets in their laboratories.
There are almost countless makes and models of micropipets. Some of the functional features that may differ between models include volume range, incremental units, mode of operation (electronic or mechanical), autoclavability, and various ergonomic design features. To choose a model that is best for your laboratory and the proposed activity it is important to consider these features.
