International Scientific Supplies Ltd

I.S.S. was established by personnel with comprehensive and technically advanced expertise in the manufacture and supply of laboratory consumables. Developed over many years our particular specialities centre on conventional blood collection tubes and specimen containers. These are complimented by a wide range of linked products covering all aspects of sample collection, handling, processing, storage and disposal. Our manufacturing and processing sites operate modern computer controlled moulding equipment, together with dedicated filling, capping, printing and labelling equipment. Continued investment...

The products shown in the catalogue form only a part of our range and capability. We are constantly developing new products in conjunction with our customers. I.S.S is equipped with state of the art computer systems, giving instant access to customer, order and stock information and an ability to respond quickly to enquiries. Our UK and export customer service staff have considerable experience in providing solutions to all our customers’ needs. I.S.S. invite you to enquire if you have requirements or ideas not shown on the following pages. Choose I.S.S. as your manufacturer of choice for the...

Plastic Screw Cap Blood Collection Tubes with Anticoagulants (5-10ml) Pre-Filled With Anticoagulant • A range of screw capped 5 & 10ml blood collection tubes available with or without labels. • All tubes are fitted with rigid screw caps for leak free specimens. • Available in polystyrene or clarified polypropylene. • CE marked in accordance with EU directive 98/79/EC. • Tested to BSEN 14820. * Contact us if you do not see the blood tube you require and we will endeavour to make it for you. Colour Code Case Quantity Pink Pink Pink Pink Pink Polystyrene Polypropylene Polystyrene Polypropylene Polypropylene...

Empty Tubes • A range of screw capped 5 & 10ml blood collection tubes available with or without labels. • All tubes are fitted with rigid screw caps for leak free specimens. • Gamma irradiated (>25Kgy) or non-sterile • CE marked in accordance with EU directive 98/79/EC. Code Volume Anticoagulant ml Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty Q White Q White O White Q White Q White Q White Q White Q White Polystyrene Polypropylene Polystyrene / Polypropylene / Polystyrene Polypropylene Polystyrene / Polystyrene Polypropylene Polystyrene /...

Glass Narrow & Wide Neck Tubes (5-10ml) Without Anticoagulant • A range of screw capped 5 & 10ml blood collection tubes available with or without labels. • Gamma irradiated (at >25Kgy) or non sterile. • Fitted with rigid screw caps for leak free specimen collection. • Available in narrow or wide neck styles. • 10ml tubes are manufactured in a special process which prevents clot retraction problems. • CE marked in accordance with EU directive 98/79/EC. • Leak tested to BS EN 14820. * Contact us if you do not see the blood tube you require and we will endeavour to make it for you. Code Description/Neck...

Standard Cap • Screw cap tubes for 0.5 - 1.3ml of blood. • These long narrow tubes aid storage and "harvest". • We are able to provide these tubes with a range of additives or treatments. • CE marked in accordance with EU directive 98/79/EC. • Tested to BS EN 14820. • Contact us if you do not see the tube you require and we will endeavour to make it for you. Code Volume Anticoagulant ml Colour Pierceable Material Case Code Qty Lithium Heparin Lithium Heparin Lithium Heparin with Separation Gel Di Potassium EDTA Di Potassium EDTA Di Potassium EDTA Treated for Clotted Blood Fluoride/Oxalate Fluoride/Potassium...

Pierceable Blood Collection Tubes (0.5-1.3ml) • Screw caps feature a pierceable membrane. • Carrier tubes with special ‘click fit’ feature convert the product to a standard diameter and height for use with automated sampling equipment. • CE marked in accordance with EU directive 98/79/EC. We ca manufa n c these t ture ubes in alterna t colour ive codes. • Tested to BS EN 14820. • Contact us if you do not see the tube you require and we will endeavour to make it for you. Colour Code Case Quantity Lithium Heparin Carrier Tube Push Cap Paediatric Blood Collection Tubes (0.5-2.0ml) • Push cap tubes...

Capillary Tubes

Glass Capillary Tubes Pre-Calibrated Micropipettes • These pipettes are ring marked at a precalibrated volume. Volumes are accurate to +/- 0.25% cv 0.5%. • The pipettes are colour coded for ease of recognition (ISO 7550). Heparinised version is also available. • Made from borosilicate glass which has superior chemical properties to avoid contamination of the test medium. Vol Colour Code White / White White / White

General Purpose Capillaries • Made from borosilicate glass for superior performance at high temperatures. • Superior finish and dimensional control makes these products ideal for a range of applications as well as melting point determinations. k) 1 t Code Length mm (L) I.D. mm (d) O.D. mm Pack Quantity Blood Gas Analysis • Available in 3 sizes. Heparinised precisely and controlled to a high degree both for size and anticoagulant level. • Heavy walled with fired tops. • Stirrers (mixing fleas) and caps (robust and secure for safe handling) available. Pack Quantity Stirrers (Mixing...

Microhaematocrit Tubes • Available plain or heparinised (>31.U.) for direct sampling. Taper is less than 0.02mm. • Contact us for a range of accessories including sealing wax plates. • Supplied in colour coded dispenser tubes for safe hygienic withdrawal. Code Volume Length mm (L) Colour Code Na Heparinised Pack Quantity * Please contact us if you do not see the tube you require. Alternative sizes and anticoagulant types are available to special order.