A leading immunology research team at an Ivy League university is significantly enhancing its laboratory efficiency by adopting handheld electronic pipettes. The VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 systems from INTEGRA Biosciences are being instrumental in streamlining enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) workflows.
Enhanced Pipetting for Repetitive Assays
ELISAs involve a high volume of repetitive pipetting steps, a process that can be time-consuming and prone to inconsistency when performed manually. The compact and user-friendly 96 and 384-channel pipetting solutions offered by VIAFLO technology simplify these critical assay stages. For research groups performing numerous ELISAs daily, the cumulative time savings become substantial.
Student Researcher Highlights Efficiency Gains
A doctoral candidate involved in the research emphasized the indispensable role of these automated systems. “It would be impossible to manually pipette the number of samples required for all the ELISAs we do in a day,” the student stated. “We’ve been using the VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 to carry out key assay steps, and we’ve recently begun using the programmable automation settings to perform these tasks even faster and more accurately.”
The student further elaborated on the benefits of specific features. “The repeat dispense mode also really helps when we perform protein purification and aliquoting, as it cuts the time in half, meaning we can perform other tasks in the lab.”
Broader Integration of Laboratory Automation
The research group’s positive experience extends beyond just the VIAFLO pipettes, indicating a broader adoption of INTEGRA Biosciences’ product line. The team utilizes several other INTEGRA products for diverse laboratory applications, including the VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipettes and PIPETBOY acu 2 serological pipet controllers.
The support provided by the local INTEGRA representative has also been a key factor in the successful implementation of the technology. “Our INTEGRA rep is also really helpful,” the student added. “He’s visited our lab several times to service our VIAFLO 96 and VIAFLO 384 and teach us how to program our devices, saving us hours of time. We’ve only had positive experiences with INTEGRA!”
