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Accu-Crit Haematocrit Capillary Tubes

Precision bore glass capillary tubes ensure fluid transfer with minimal error. Accu-Crit haematocrit tubes are manufactured to high precision as specified by BS 4316:1968 (1991) and are designed to be plastic or heat sealed for centrifugation. Supplied plain or heparinised in packs of 1000. Select Products

Total Fill Capillaries

Precision-bore glass capillary tubes are calibrated 'to contain' the stated volume from end to end. They are manufactured to BS 7713:1985 and are ideal for handling dangerous materials.

Operation: The capillary is inserted into a 'Micro-Pet' holder until it is visible through the transparent body. A hole in the rubber bulb permits the free circulation of air, thus enabling the pipette to fill by capillary attraction. The pipette contains the stated volume when completely filled from end to end.

To discharge the capillary, hold a finger over the hole in the bulb and squeeze. Partial volumes can be closely estimated by linear measurement. Select Products

Blood Gas Analysis Tubes

Heparinised glass capillaries (microhaematocrit). Choice of Heparin can be, Lithium, Sodium or EDTA. Please state which you require when ordering. These can also be supplied plain if requested. Select Products

Micro Capillary ESR

Micro capillary ESR provides results which correlate perfectly with the standard ESR, however they show the following distinct advantages:

1. Ease of Obtaining Specimens
From children, or from adults with poor veins or with such conditions as eczema or severe burns of the flexures the blood specimen is easier to obtain.

2. Time Saving and Convenient
It is quicker to set up a microtest than a standard ESR. The test is easily set up on a clinician's bench and the results are readily to hand without the patient having to attend the laboratory which avoids the subsequent delays involved. For the General Practitioner, this is particularly important as blood sent by post is unsuitable for ESR estimation.

3. Cost
The method costs a fraction of the standard ESR test.

   Bilbate Glass Capillaries Bilbate Spirocap Glass Capillary Tubes
Spirocap Glass Capillary Tubes

 Bilbate Micro-ESR Kit
Bilbate Micro-ESR Kit

Methodology

  1. With the ESR capillary tube, take the citrate solution to the first mark by the capillary attraction.
  2. Offer the tube to the wound and take the blood/citrate mixture to the second mark.
  3. Turn the tube round - run the blood/citrate mixture to the non-filling end.
  4. When the blood/citrate mixture reaches the end of the tube, insert into the sealing compound.
  5. One end of the tube is sealed - gently roll the tube between finger and thumb to complete the mix of blood/citrate.
  6. Finally, set up the tube in the lid of the box and use as instructed.

Stocked Specials

In addition our range of standard glass capillaries, we also carry 'specials' that can be ordered from stock. These tubes can be supplied heparinised if required. Our 'custom' service is also availble to meet any specialist need not covered by our standard or stocked specials product lines. Please enquire - we can almost certainly meet any specialist capillary tube requirements you may have.

Please Note: All capillaries can now be offered in the Spirocap variant. Haematocrit capillary tubes are also known as hematocrit or microhematocrit capillary tubes in some markets.

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