ASTM E1045

This specification covers reusable Sahli hemoglobin pipets. The pipets shall be made of common spirit bore white back tubing. Pipet design shall be straight and of one-piece construction. Pipet delivery tips shall be made with a gradual or concave taper. Pipet dimensions shall be within tolerance limit indicated in this specification. The pipet shall have markings which include graduation line, volumetric designation, identification, and capacity deviation. Testing methods include capacity test, capacity deviation, pigmentation test, and strain free test.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers reusable pipets calibrated" to contain" 20 cmm of whole blood and used for hemoglobin determinations.

2. Referenced Documents

E1133 Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
E1157 Specification for Sampling and Testing of Reusable Laboratory Glassware
E920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
E921 Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus

Index Terms

disposal; glass; tube; Westergren

Citing ASTM Standards

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