Are Research Grade tips made on the same machines as Genuine Rainin LTS tips?

Rainin Research Grade tips are not manufactured at the same facility as Genuine Rainin tips. However, they are manufactured to Rainin premium quality standards, not simply a “private label” alternative.

Are research grade tips compatible with my specific pipette model?

Research Grade universal tips are compatible with a wide range of pipette models. Click here for a complete list.

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Research Grade LTS-Compatible Tips

Reliable Performance for Routine Work

Research Grade LTS-compatible tips have reliable performance for everyday pipetting workflows. Available in racks, refills, and bulk tips with a range of options—10 μL to 1,000 μL volumes, filter, and sterile.

Research Grade LTS-Compatible Pipette Tips

Research Grade tips have reliable performance for everyday pipetting workflows.

Purity: Certified to be free of biological contamination, including RNase, DNase, human DNA, ATP, and endotoxins.
LTS-compatible: Meets basic research needs with lower tip loading and ejection forces than universal pipettes and tips.
Filter tips: Reduce the risk of sample and pipette cross-contamination.
Sterile tips: Tips are sterilized by irradiation and ready for immediate use. No autoclaving necessary.

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Advantages of Research Grade LTS-Compatible Tips

Reliability You Can Count On

Research Grade tips are certified to be free of RNase, DNase, human DNA, ATP, and endotoxins.

LTS-Compatible Tips

An LTS-compatible tip to meet basic research needs with lower tip loading and ejection forces than universal pipettes and tips.

Hinged Lid Racks

Stackable racks are easy to open with one hand and have tip decks color-coded by volume. Compatible with single- and multichannel pipettes.

Space Saving Refills

Easy to recycle PET (#1 plastic) refill format is more compact than racked tips.

How are Research Grade LTS-Compatible Tips Different from Genuine Rainin LTS Tips?

Feature	Research Grade LTS-Compatible Tips	Genuine Rainin LTS Tips
Summary	Research Grade tips have reliable performance for everyday pipetting workflows.	Engineered for quality without compromise, choose Genuine Rainin LTS tips when accuracy, reproducibility, and ergonomics matter.
Material	100% polypropylene	100% medical-grade virgin polypropylene
Purity	Free of RNase, DNase, human DNA, ATP, and endotoxins	BioClean Ultra tips are continuously batch tested to extreme detection levels to be certified free of RNase, DNase, human DNA, bacterial DNA, endotoxins, ATP, PCR inhibitors, protease, and protein.
Fit	An LTS-compatible tip to meet basic research needs with lower tip loading and ejection forces than universal pipettes and tips.	Perfectly fit Rainin LTS pipettes for the dramatically lower tip loading and ejection forces—from as high as 12 kg with standard pipettes to just 0.6 kg with Genuine Rainin LTS. A defined sealing ring and positive stop ensures tight, consistent sealing with minimal force.
Types	Non-sterile, sterile, filter, low retention, and extended-length options	Non-sterile, sterile, filter, low retention, wide-orifice, extended-length, and ShaftGuard options
Volume Range	10 µL to 1,000 µL	10 µL to 20 mL
Formats	Racks, refills, and bulk tips	A wide range of rack and refill formats: Standard Rack, TerraRack, StableStak, EathRack, GreenPak, GreenPak SpaceSaver, and bulk tips.
Sustainability Certification	None	Carries the ACT® Ecolabel from My Green Lab®, providing third-party verified sustainability data.

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