Flexible Pipetting Solutions for the Post-Pandemic Era

摘要

During the COVID-19 pandemic,Integra Biosciences pipetting solutions were widely purchased by laboratories to manage the high volume of samples received daily for PCR testing.As the pandemic situation has improved,labs can now focus on other important work.However,the question remains:what happened to the pipetting platforms and devices?Integra conducted a recent survey to shed light on how these systems are being repurposed now that they are no longer necessary for COVID-19 testing.To streamline and expedite their PCR workflows during the pandemic,laboratories utilised various Integra pipetting systems such as VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes,VIAFLO lightweight electronic pipettes,VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 handheld electronic pipettes,MINI 96 portable electronic pipettes,and ASSIST PLUS pipetting robots.The instruments’ease of use,intuitive operation,and uncomplicated programming facilitated automation.Currently,these same qualities are allowing the pipetting systems to be employed in various non-COVID applications,such as DNA sequencing,investigating antibiotic resistance,women's health testing,and creating novel assays for prevalent diseases like STIs and monkeypox.