Pipettes and Pipette Tips
Pipettes and pipette tips for liquid transfer across assay, molecular and general lab work - serological pipettes from 1 mL to 50 mL, plastic transfer and Pasteur pipettes, and micropipette tips from 10 uL to 1000 uL including filtered, low-retention and extended-length formats. Available sterile and non-sterile, in bulk bags, racks and refill stacks, with universal-fit and brand-matched hubs. Brands stocked include Corning, Falcon and Eppendorf alongside universal-fit options. Wholesale case pricing for clinical, research and reference labs, with standing orders on high-turn tip and pipette sizes.
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Pipettes and Tips for Liquid Handling
Pipettes and tips are the highest-turn liquid-handling consumable in most labs, used for measuring, transferring and aliquoting from microliters to tens of milliliters. This category covers serological pipettes, transfer and Pasteur pipettes, and micropipette tips in filtered, low-retention and standard formats.
Pipette and Tip Formats Stocked
- Serological pipettes - Individually wrapped 1 mL, 2 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL, 25 mL and 50 mL polystyrene pipettes with color-coded bands, printed graduations and plugged ends, sterile for cell culture and reagent transfer.
- Micropipette tips - Universal-fit and brand-matched tips from 10 uL to 1000 uL in racked, bulk-bag and refill-stack packaging, in natural and graduated formats.
- Filter tips - Aerosol-barrier tips with an internal filter that blocks aerosols and liquid from entering the pipette shaft, used for PCR and other contamination-sensitive work, sterile and DNase/RNase-free.
- Low-retention tips - Hydrophobic-surface tips that release the full sample volume for viscous or low-volume liquids, reducing residual carryover.
- Transfer and Pasteur pipettes - Graduated and non-graduated LDPE transfer pipettes and glass or plastic Pasteur pipettes for general dropwise transfer.
Pipette and Tip Format Comparison
| Format | Volume Range | Sterility | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serological pipette | 1-50 mL | Sterile | Cell culture, reagent transfer |
| Standard micropipette tip | 10-1000 uL | Sterile or non-sterile | General pipetting |
| Filter (barrier) tip | 10-1000 uL | Sterile, nuclease-free | PCR, sensitive assays |
| Low-retention tip | 10-1000 uL | Sterile or non-sterile | Viscous, low-volume liquids |
| Transfer pipette | 1-7 mL | Sterile or non-sterile | Dropwise transfer |
Filter Tips Versus Standard Tips
Standard tips cover routine pipetting where carryover risk is low.
Pipette tips are the single highest-velocity plastic on most lab reorder sheets, consumed by the case wherever liquids are measured or transferred. Standing orders on the common 200 uL and 1000 uL tips and 5 mL, 10 mL and 25 mL serological pipettes keep benches supplied without stockouts. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
Pipette into Microplates and PCR Plasticware and Tubes, Caps and Vials, and prepare reagents with Bottles, Beakers and Glassware. Browse the full Labware, Plasticware and Lab Consumables section and the Laboratory Supplies catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between filter tips and standard tips?
Filter tips contain a porous barrier near the top that blocks aerosols and liquid from entering the pipette shaft, which prevents cross-contamination during PCR and other sensitive work and protects the instrument. Standard tips have no barrier and cover routine pipetting. Filter tips are stocked sterile and nuclease-free, while standard tips come sterile or non-sterile.
Are universal-fit tips compatible with any pipette?
Universal-fit tips are molded to seat on the common pipette hub designs and fit most single-channel and multichannel pipettes across brands. For instruments with proprietary hubs, brand-matched tips give the best seal and volume accuracy. Each product page lists the fit and any brand compatibility.
What are low-retention pipette tips used for?
Low-retention tips have a hydrophobic surface that lets viscous, protein-rich or low-volume samples release fully instead of clinging to the tip wall. This reduces residual carryover and improves recovery of precious samples. They are stocked across the standard volume range in sterile and non-sterile formats.
Can hospitals and labs order pipettes and pipette tips in bulk?
Yes. Pipettes and pipette tips are stocked in case quantities for hospital and reference labs, molecular and research facilities, physician office labs and biotech sites. Standing orders cover the highest-volume SKUs, including 200 uL and 1000 uL tips, aerosol-barrier filter tips and 10 mL serological pipettes. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What pipetting should a laboratory stock on its formulary?
A working pipetting stock list typically includes serological pipettes in 5 mL, 10 mL and 25 mL, standard tips in 200 uL and 1000 uL, aerosol-barrier filter tips for molecular work, low-retention tips for viscous samples, and LDPE transfer pipettes for general dropwise handling. MAP Medical builds consolidated packages by facility type and testing volume - contact our team for an assessment.