ASTM E788-97(2008)

1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass reusable blood diluting pipets that are used for performing red and white cell corpuscle determinations.

This specification covers the requirements for glass reusable blood diluting pipets that are used for performing red and white cell corpuscle determinations. The pipets shall be made of common spirit bore white back tubing or clear glass with a white stripe applied to the outer surface of the tubing. The beads shall be made of glass or ceramic composition and shall be of red, clear, or white coloring. Materials shall be tested and the individual types shall conform to specified values of design, capacity, capacity markings, graduation lines, accuracy, workmanship, identification, and pigmentation.