The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a non-specific test that alerts physicians to the possible presence of inflammation or abnormality in the body. The ESR is determined by measuring, in millimeters per hour, the distance red cells have fallen after separating from the plasma in a vertical sed-rate pipette.
The polystyrene (PS) Sedi-Rate™ pipette is graduated from 0 to 180mm and features a unique fibrous plug located at the zero mark. The plug is specifically designed to be a self-sealing aerosol barrier that stops hazardous substances from escaping through the top of the pipette.
The polypropylene (PP) Sedi-Rate™ vial features a patented self-sealing stopper that is easily pierced with a transfer pipette or piercing funnel. The vial is supplied pre-filled with 0.25mL of 3.8% trisodium citrate diluent. Simply add 1mL of EDTA-treated blood to complete the 1 to 4 ratio as required by the Westergren method.
Features
- Easy to use.
- CLIA waived test.
- Shatter-proof plastic components.
- Pierceable and resealable stopper.
- Closed system for optimum safety.
- Accurate and reproducible results.
- Patented pierceable stopper.
- Fibrous barrier protects from hazardous aerosols.
- Sedi-Rate™ offers a simple, safe, economical and highly accurate method for performing Westergren determinations.
- The use of Sedi-Rate™ eliminates splashing, spraying and aerosol hazards, making it an optimum choice for ESR testing in the laboratory.
- Sedi-Rate™ and other Globe Scientific E.S.R. products are the only systems that are completely closed, thereby offering the highest degree of safety.
