Laboratory receptacle (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

test tube

(Other definitions for test tube that I've seen before include "Thin glass receptacle used in laboratory" , "Laboratory experimental container" , "Scientist's cylindrical glass" , "Cylindrical glass in a laboratory" , "Chemistry lab item" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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