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Understanding the Importance of Reagent “Dead Volume” in Selecting Labware for Automated Workflows


Application Notes & Tech Notes

In high-throughput life science labs, manual sample handling errors and cross-contamination can jeopardize experimental results. Automating liquid transfer can enhance efficiency and reduce errors, but can sometimes result in residual or “dead volume” in labware, leading to costly sample loss, particularly in expensive reagents, stem cells, and enzymes.

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Understanding the Importance of Reagent “Dead Volume” in Selecting Labware for Automated Workflows