A method for erythrocyte filtration
Boeri, D.; Armani, U.; Cordera, R.; Odetti, P.; Piana, G.; Saccarello, A.; Viviani, G.; Maiello, M.
Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale 59(10): 1551-1557
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-8771 PMID: 6661318 Document Number: 210988
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.