Traditional assays for whole blood and RBC rheology analysis
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RBC Deformability
Laser diffraction ektacytometry – RBC elongation index is measured under shear stress.
Osmoscan
RBC deformability under an osmotic gradient.
Aggregation & Disaggregation
Syllectometry – RBC aggregation kinetics and tendency are measured.
Oxygenscan
RBC deformability is measured under different oxygen tensions.
Point of Sickling (POS)
The relative oxygen pressure when sickle RBCs start sickling is measured.
TypicalUses
Clinical Assay, Personalized Medicine, Research, Drug Development
Targeted Therapies
Whole blood and RBC rheology analysis
Curative Therapies
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, fibrin sealant therapy, red blood cell transfusions, diuretics, anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, and other medications.