Method for measuring erythrocyte deformability
US4491012A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N11/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and means for measuring erythrocyte deformability is provided comprising an absorbent strip and a filter membrane, the membrane characterized by pores having a mean pore size in the range of 3.0 to 8.0 microns, the membrane and the strip being in at least partial cofacial contact. A 10 microliter sample of blood is drawn through the membrane by capillary action and flows along the absorbent strip. The time required for the blood to traverse a predetermined lateral distance along the strip is recorded.
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