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.