Multichannel Verification System

The multichannel verification system (MVS) was developed to streamline the verification of automated liquid-handler performance. Rapid and easy-to-use, the instrument provides National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST)-traceable accuracy and precision data that document the volume-dispensing performance of each channel of an automated liquid handler. New system enhancements facilitate in-process quality-control assessment and minimize manual intervention during volume verification protocols, adding convenience and saving time. Dispensed volumes are measured in multiple microtiter plates without repeated manual input, allowing lab technicians to spend less time performing equipment quality-control checks. The system permits users to store each step of the liquid-handler quality-control protocols in the MVS software for future access.