Method and apparatus for determining erythrocyte sedimentation rate and hematocrit
US6506606B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N15/0211
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and hematocrit simultaneously with the centrifugation of whole blood. A centrifuge separates the whole blood into its erythrocytes and its fluid portion. A video camera measures the levels of whole blood, erythrocytes and the fluid portion of the blood and records the time of the formation of an interface between the erythrocytes and fluid portion. A monitor displays the results of the recording. Also disclosed are the method steps performed.
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