1.1 This specification covers reusable blood sedimentation tubes suitable for determining sedimentation rates and the volume of packed red blood cells.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E961-97(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM E1133 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements*, 2022-01-01 Update
ASTM E1157 Standard Specification for Sampling and Testing of Reusable Laboratory Glassware
ASTM E438 Standard Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E920 Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
ASTM E921 Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus*, 2022-01-01 Update
ASTM E961-97(2021) history
2021ASTM E961-97(2021) Standard Specification for Blood Sedimentation Tube, Wintrobe, Glass, Reusable
1997ASTM E961-97(2013) Standard Specification for Blood Sedimentation Tube, Wintrobe, Glass, Reusable
1997ASTM E961-97(2008) Standard Specification for Blood Sedimentation Tube, Wintrobe, Glass, Reusable
1997ASTM E961-97(2003) Standard Specification for Blood Sedimentation Tube, Wintrobe, Glass, Reusable
1997ASTM E961-97 Standard Specification for Blood Sedimentation Tube, Wintrobe, Glass, Reusable