Specimen container, Leeds, England, 1975-1980
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LicenseSpecimen container, by Waddington and International Paper Ltd
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ONE ONLY (THE CLOSED EXAMPLE) OF Six hospital "Santona" waxed
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Specimen container, by Waddington and International Paper Ltd., Leeds, 1975-1980; 'Santona' waxed paper specimen container, watertight, ready-to-use carton, for hospital use
This cardboard specimen container was used to transport blood and urine samples from patients on wards to the laboratory. It is an example of a cheap disposable container, clearly labelled for its purpose and intended for one use only. The laboratory would run tests on the sample to help make a diagnosis.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Object Number:
- 1988-1388/1
- Measurements:
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overall: 109 mm x 71 mm x 67 mm, .017 kg
- type:
- specimen container
