Posted by Nuke on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 2:15pm.
In reality you probably could, however it is not good science as it has been considered to be contamined or already used and a new substance or solution should be obtained. I know this is wasteful but, that is just how it is.
I don't think it is all that wasteful. Those tiny capillary tubes are IMPOSSIBLE to clean. Even if they could be cleaned who would trust them? You're right. Get a new one.
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