As most plastics used in specimen tubes will melt if sterilized with heat the plastic tubes are normally single use
Put them in boiling water for two minutes. Or use an alcohol wipe.
You Can Use Paper Bags Instead Of Plastic
Pneumatic tube
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use a heavy, hard plastic or metal.
It is important to properly sterilize medical devices before use.
To collect a serum specimen, you can use a serum separator tube (SST), which typically contains a gel that facilitates the separation of serum from blood cells during centrifugation. Other options include plain red-top tubes, which do not contain any additives. Both types of tubes should be allowed to clot before centrifugation to ensure optimal serum yield.
use polident.
The doctor asked the nurse to sterilize the equipment between each patient.
No. Alcohol does not sterilize, it does kill some bacteria but it takes time to do so.
Plastic capillary tubes are advantageous because they are disposable, reducing the risk of contamination between samples. They are also less fragile compared to glass capillary tubes, reducing the risk of breakage during sample collection and handling. Additionally, plastic capillary tubes are more cost-effective and easier to dispose of after use.
Use baking to sterilize metal tools.
i like to use balsa for fins; paper tubes for the body and balsa or plastic for the nose.
Plastic test tubes can become brittle and break when exposed to extreme cold temperatures found in freezers. It is recommended to use glass test tubes when storing samples in the freezer to prevent breakage.
Uses for clear plastic tubes can be used as bead containers, candy containers, as paint and clay tubes, and toy containers. Banks and mail posts also use them as a transportation method for mail.
The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope.