UKAS Calibration
As a UKAS accredited laboratory (4296), you can be sure that our staff are competent and fully trained, our instruments are well maintained and calibrated, and all calibration is carried out in controlled conditions.
For UKAS calibrations, we use certified 5-place, 6-place, and SpeedCal multichannel balances. UKAS is an internationally recognised accreditation body, and UKAS accreditation ensures full metrological traceability of data.
As Found UKAS Calibration
As Found Calibration checks the performance of your pipette prior to servicing or as part of your regular checks. No adjustment of the pipette is made; this is purely a statement of how the pipette is performing:
- The pipette will be checked against the specified specification (manufacturer's, ISO 8655 or your own)
- Calibration Sticker
- Certificate of Calibration provided for each pipette
- If your pipette is not within specification, we can perform a Service & UKAS Calibration (if requested beforehand)
Parts at extra cost for all levels.
| Description | 10 Readings, at 3 Volumes |
10 Readings at 2 Volumes |
10 Readings at 1 Volume |
5 Readings at 3 Volumes1 |
5 Readings at 2 Volumes1 |
5 Readings at 1 Volume1 |
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| Volumes at which your pipette will be checked | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume |
| Number of readings taken at each volume | 10 readings | 10 readings | 10 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings |
| Calibration sticker, including due date (if defined) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certificate of Calibration for each pipette | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| If out of spec, Service & As Returned UKAS Calibration (if requested beforehand) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ordering Information | ||||||
| Single-channel / Repeat dispenser | C8137-0000 / C8137-M000 | C8130-0000 / C8130-M000 | C8129-0000 / C8129-M000 | C8139-0000 / C8139-M000 | C8439-0000 / C8439-M000 | C8739-0500 / C8739-M500 |
| 8-channel | C8237-0000 / C8237-M000 | C8230-0000 / C8230-M000 | n/a | C8239-0000 / C8239-M000 | C8539-0000 / C8539-M000 | n/a |
| 12-channel | C8337-0000 / C8337-M000 | C8330-0000 / C8330-M000 | n/a | C8339-0000 / C8339-M000 | C8639-0000 / C8639-M000 | n/a |
| 1IMPORTANT: By selecting 5 readings per volume it is with the understanding that it will NOT permit a conclusion on conformity with ISO8655. | ||||||
Service & UKAS Calibration
For pipettes requiring a service as well as a calibration to UKAS standards.
- Pipette dismantled, cleaned internally, inspected, leak tested and if necessary worn parts replaced
- Pipette externally cleaned
- Calibration Sticker
- If necessary, your pipette will be adjusted to comply and recalibrated to the specified specification (manufacture’s, ISO 8655 or your own)
- Certificate of Calibration provided for each pipette
Parts at extra cost for all levels.
| Description | 10 Readings, at 3 Volumes |
10 Readings at 2 Volumes |
10 Readings at 1 Volume |
5 Readings at 3 Volumes1 |
5 Readings at 2 Volumes1 |
5 Readings at 1 Volume1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipette dismantled, cleaned internally, inspected and leak tested | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Worn parts replaced, if necessary2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Outside of pipette cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Volumes at which pipette is checked | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume |
| Number of readings at each volume | 10 readings | 10 readings | 10 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings |
| Adjustment to meet required spec (if necessary) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Calibration sticker, including due date (if defined) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certificate of Calibration incl. spare parts fitted | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ordering Information | ||||||
| Single-channel / Repeat dispenser | C8134-0000 / C8134-M000 | C8131-0000 / C8131-M000 | C8738-0100 / C8738-M100 | C8138-0000 / C8138-M000 | C8438-0000 / C8438-M000 | C8738-0500 / C8738-M500 |
| 8-channel | C8234-0000 / C8234-M000 | C8231-0000 / C8231-M000 | n/a | C8238-0000 / C8238-M000 | C8538-0000 / C8538-M000 | n/a |
| 12-channel | C8334-0000 / C8334-M000 | C8331-0000 / C8331-M000 | n/a | C8338-0000 / C8338-M000 | C8638-0000 / C8638-M000 | n/a |
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1IMPORTANT: 5 readings per volume will NOT permit a conclusion on conformity with ISO8655. 2 Worn parts, if required, will be replaced without prior notice up to max. £40 (or amount agreed on decontamination form). |
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Pre & Post
Comprises As Found Calibration to show how your pipette has been performing, prior to us performing a Service and final UKAS Calibration:
- The pipette will be checked against the specified specification (manufacturer's, ISO 8655 or your own)
- (As Found) Certificate of Calibration provided for each pipette
- Pipette dismantled, cleaned internally, inspected, leak tested and if necessary worn parts replaced
- Pipette externally cleaned
- Calibration Sticker
- If necessary, your pipette will be adjusted to comply and recalibrated to the specified specification (manufacture’s, ISO 8655 or your own)
- Certificate of Calibration provided for each pipette
Parts at extra cost for all levels.
| Description | 10 Readings, at 3 Volumes |
10 Readings at 2 Volumes |
10 Readings at 1 Volume |
5 Readings at 3 Volumes1 |
5 Readings at 2 Volumes1 |
5 Readings at 1 Volume1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS FOUND CALIBRATION | ||||||
| Volume at which pipette is checked | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume |
| Number of readings at each volume | 10 readings | 10 readings | 10 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings |
| Certificate of As Found Calibration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SERVICE | ||||||
| Pipette dismantled, cleaned internally, inspected and leak tested | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Worn parts replaced, if necessary2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Outside of pipette cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| AS LEFT CALIBRATION | ||||||
| Volume at which pipette is checked | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume | min., mid. & max volumes | min. & max. volumes | fixed volume |
| Number of readings at each volume | 10 readings | 10 readings | 10 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings | 5 readings |
| Adjustment to meet required specification (if needed) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Calibration sticker incl. due date (if defined) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Certificate of Calibration incl. spare parts fitted | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ordering Information | ||||||
| Single-channel / Repeat dispenser | C8135-0000 / C8135-M000 | C8132-0000 / C8132-M000 | C8736-0100 / C8736-M100 | C8136-0000 / C8136-M000 | C8436-0000 / C8436-M000 | C8736-0500 / C8736-M500 |
| 8-channel | C8235-0000 / C8235-M000 | C8232-0000 / C8232-M000 | n/a | C8236-0000 / C8236-M000 | C8536-0000 / C8536-M000 | n/a |
| 12-channel | C8335-0000 / C8335-M000 | C8332-0000 / C8332-M000 | n/a | C8336-0000 / C8336-M000 | C8636-0000 / C8636-M000 | n/a |
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1IMPORTANT: 5 readings per volume does not allow ISO8655:6:2022 conformity determination (minimum requirement is 10 readings). 2 Worn parts will be replaced without prior contact up to max. value £40 (or amount agreed on decontamination form). |
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On Purchased Pipette
Do you need your new pipette supplied with UKAS Certification?
We can supply your new pipette from Starlab with a UKAS Certificate of Calibration. Simply order the calibration at the same time as ordering your new pipette. Starlab will perform a 3.10 As Found Calibration on the pipette prior to shipping, and enclose the Calibration Certificate with your pipette.
To order the calibration at the same time as your new pipette, see the Accessories tab for the pipette you wish to purchase, and add the calibration to your shopping basket.
Contact Pipette service
- For any query regarding a pipette that has been mailed-in to our laboratory, please contact servicecentre@starlab.co.uk
- For general servicing enquiries, to book a clinic or if you have a query regarding an existing clinic, please contact service@starlab.co.uk or 01908 283810
