BS ISO 12772:1997

This standard BS ISO 12772:1997 Laboratory glassware. Disposable microhaematocrit capillary tubes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.040.20 Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• 11.100.30 Analysis of blood and urine

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.