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