miniPCR® Micropipetting 101

Hone your micropipetting skills by practicing with reusable supplies.

• Techniques: Micropipetting
• Topics: Biotechnology
• Time required: Can be completed in one 45-minute class period
• Level: Middle school through college

Accurate and precise measurements are critical for any scientific investigation. When scientists need to measure small volumes of liquid accurately, they use a tool called a micropipette. In this lab, students will practice micro pipetting with reusable supplies to get the hands-on experience they need to become micropipette experts.

Required equipment: Micropipetes.

Storage notes: Reagents are stable at room temperature.

Delivery information: Includes 20 reusable micropipeting practice cards; 10 reusable silicone practice gels; blue, yellow, and red micro pipetting practice dyes (5 ml each); 50 microcentrifuge tubes (1.7 ml); 100 micropipette tips (200 μl); 2 downloadable activity guides (links in the 'Downloads' tab).