[A method for erythrocyte filtration]

Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper. 1983 Oct 30;59(10):1551-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Erythrocyte deformability is one of the most important factors on determining blood viscosity. Many microcirculation damages are caused by alteration of viscosity. We propose a method for evaluate erythrocyte filtration using Nucleopore membranes, to study erythrocyte deformability. Normal ranges are calculated in young healthy subjects. Mean filtration time is determined on 5 filtrations for every subject. Filtration rate is expressed by sec/ml and correlated whit haematocrit. The method is not easily utilizable, but it can be useful in the knowledge of the role of the erythrocyte deformability in the altered microcirculation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Blood Viscosity
  • Cell Separation
  • Erythrocytes / cytology*
  • Erythrocytes / physiology
  • Filtration / methods
  • Humans