I.S. EN 14820:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials
5 Nominal liquid capacity
6 Graduation and fill lines
7 Design
8 Construction
9 Sterility and special microbiological states
10 Additives
11 Information supplied by the manufacturer
12 Receptacle and additive identification
Annex A (normative) Test for nominal liquid capacity
         and graduation marks, for non-evacuated blood
         specimen receptacles
      A.1 Reagents and apparatus
      A.2 Test conditions
      A.3 Test procedure
Annex B (normative) Tests for draw volume for evacuated
         receptacles
      B.1 Reagents and apparatus
      B.2 Test conditions
      B.3 Test procedure
Annex C (normative) Test for leakage from the closure
         of a receptacle
      C.1 Reagents and apparatus
      C.2 Test procedure for non-evacuated container
      C.3 Test procedure for evacuated receptacles
Annex D (normative) Test for the robustness of a
         receptacle that is intended for centrifugations
      D.1 Reagents and apparatus
      D.2 Test conditions
      D.3 Test procedure
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 98/79/EC
Bibliography

Provides requirements and test methods for single-use receptacles, intended by their manufacturer, for the collection of venous blood specimens derived from the human body, for the purposes of in vitro diagnostic examination.