diff --git a/tests/test_utils.py b/tests/test_utils.py
index db6c616..d3e7c39 100644
--- a/tests/test_utils.py
+++ b/tests/test_utils.py
@@ -47,7 +47,10 @@ def test_xray_transmission():
     T = xray_transmission(9000, 100e-6, material = 'Si')
     assert T == 0.342385039732607
 
-def test_stand_table():
-    # Load run from a p-group where we have saved the stand table. First run recorded was number 27, so check that. 
-    table = stand_table(21563)
-    assert table['run'][0] == 27
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+
+# This test can only be run localy (github has no access to /sf/cristallina), therefore it's commented out.
+ 
+# def test_stand_table():
+#     # Load run from a p-group where we have saved the stand table. First run recorded was number 27, so check that. 
+#     table = stand_table(21563)
+#     assert table['run'][0] == 27
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