Pipet Standards
Pipet Standards address multiple kinds of pipets from the perspective of both construction and use. ASTM has published standard specifications for color-coding of pipets, disposable versus reusable pipets, pipets designed for specific techniques, and other types of glass pipets.
ASTM E1048-88(2021)
Standard Specification for Color-Coding Pipets or Containers Coated With Anticoagulants
1.1 This specification covers a system to identify the anticoagulants used in coating pipets or containers not exceeding 1 mL in volume. 1.2 The purpose of this specification is to ensure that if a color code is used with an anticoagulant, all manufacturers will be encouraged to use the same code; it is not intended to require color coding. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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 E1380-90(2021)
Standard Specification for Color Coding of Laboratory Pipets with Multiple Graduations, 0.1 mL and Larger, But Excluding Disposable Prothrombin and Disposable Micropipets
1.1 This specification provides a system for color coding disposable pipets (glass and plastic) with multiple graduations. The color will indicate capacity and subdivisions for identification purposes. 1.2 The intent of this specification is to ensure that when color coding is utilized, all manufacturers will be encouraged to use the same color for nominal value identification. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 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 E714-94(2021)
Standard Specification for Disposable Glass Serological Pipets
1.1 This specification covers disposable glass serological pipets, calibrated “to deliver,†used in measuring volumes of liquids. 1.2 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 E934-94(2021)
Standard Specification for Serological Pipet, Disposable Plastic
1.1 This specification covers disposable plastic serological pipets, calibrated “to deliver†when measuring volumes of liquids. 1.1.1 Any institution or individual who reuses a disposable pipet must bear full responsibility for its safety and effectiveness. 1.2 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 E788-97(2019)
Standard Specification for Pipet, Blood Diluting
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass reusable blood diluting pipets that are used for performing red and white cell corpuscle determinations. 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 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 E1273-88(2019)
Standard Specification for Color Coding of Reusable Laboratory Pipets
1.1 This specification covers a system of color coding for one-mark pipets for identification of nominal capacities, and for graduated pipets for identification of nominal capacities and units of sub-division. 1.2 This specification applies to one-mark and graduated pipets of the nominal capacities listed in Table 1 and Table 2 , respectively. Note 1: Many pipets not covered by other ASTM standards are included in Table 1 and Table 2 , in order, firstly, to ensure uniformity of color coding as far as possible for non-standard as well as standard pipets and, secondly, to reserve suitable codes for possible future standards for other types of pipet. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 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. 1.5 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 E1093-91(2019)
Standard Specification for Glass Prothrombin Pipet, Disposable
1.1 This specification covers a glass disposable Prothrombin pipet suitable for use in micro techniques for estimation of Prothrombin time. 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 precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8 , of this specification. 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 E732-80(2018)
Standard Specification for Disposable Pasteur-Type Pipet
1.1 This specification covers requirements for four types of glass disposable bacteriological (Pasteur type) nonvolumetric pipets suitable for replicate dispensing of drops of solutions and suspensions for laboratory purposes. FIG. 1 General Form of Glass Disposable Pasteur Pipets 1.2 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 E787-81(2017)
Standard Specification for Disposable Glass Micro Blood Collection Pipets
1.1 This specification covers two dimensionally different disposable glass micropipets used primarily to collect whole human blood specimens for clinical analysis and testing. They are available as coated with heparin or uncoated.
ASTM E1092-91(2016)
Standard Specification for Glass Micro Folin Pipet, Disposable
1.1 This specification covers a glass disposable micro Folin pipet suitable for use in micro techniques for estimation of blood sugar by the Folin method. 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 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8 , of this specification. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM E1293-02(2019)
Standard Specification for Glass Measuring Pipets
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass measuring pipets of precision and general purpose grades, used in measuring volumes of liquids. 1.2 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 E969-02(2019)
Standard Specification for Glass Volumetric (Transfer) Pipets
1.1 This specification covers volumetric pipets of two classes. Class A, Precision Pipet and Class B, General Purpose. Note 1: Specifications for micropipets are given in Specification E193 . 1.2 Product with a stated capacity not listed in this standard may be specified class A tolerance when product conforms to the tolerance range of the next smaller volumetric standard product listed in Table 1 . 1.3 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 E1044-96(2018)
Standard Specification for Glass Serological Pipets (General Purpose and Kahn)
1.1 This specification covers glass serological pipets, used in measuring volumes of liquids. 1.2 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 E1043-00(2016)
Standard Specification for Pipets, Milk and Cream Examination
1.1 This specification covers miscellaneous pipets suitable for use in milk and cream testing procedures. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
ASTM E1045-00(2016)
Standard Specification for Pipet, Sahli Hemoglobin
1.1 This specification covers reusable pipets calibrated to contain 20 cmm of whole blood and used for hemoglobin determinations. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
