Chapter 7

7.2

Instrument specifications

Supported sample tubes

⏺ Regular sample tubes
Item

Specification

Diameter (a)

12 mm ± 0.2 mm or 13 mm ± 0.2 mm

Length (b)

75 mm ± 5 mm

b

a

⏺ Micro collection tubes
Standard micro collection tube shapes are shown below.
Compatible dimensions vary depending on the shape of the micro collection tube. The following are only
guidelines. It will be necessary to check using the actual micro collection tube used.
Type B

Diameter 7.4 mm to 7.8 mm

8.5 mm

20 mm

Diameter 8 mm or less

Diameter 9.8 mm to 10.8 mm

36 mm to 46 mm

Diameter 13 mm or less

35 mm or more

Diameter 13 mm or less

27 mm or more

36 mm to 50 mm

35 mm or more

20 mm

Diameter 13 mm or less

Type C

28 mm to 48 mm

Type A

Diameter 10.0 mm to 11.0 mm

The cap is not included in the dimensions. Open the cap during analysis.

Note:
For information on using sample tubes not described here, please contact your authorized local Sysmex
representative.

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