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ISO 12772:1997
Scope
This International Standard provides details for two types of disposable glass capillary tubes, suitable for the microhaematocrit test and other analytical tests which include a separation of plasma and cells. The details specified are in conformity with ISO 8417, to the greatest possible extent.
WARNING — Capillary tubes can break during the analytical test procedure, resulting in broken sharp glass, blood spillage and aerosols. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to avoid dangerous infections.