Test-1 analyzer and conventional Westergren method for erythrocyte sedimentation rate: A comparative study between two laboratories

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Sonmez C., DOĞAN Ö., Kaymak A. O., Akkaya N., Akin K. O., Guntas G.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS, vol.32, no.5, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jcla.22384
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL LABORATORY ANALYSIS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Fabry's formula, hematocrit, Test-1 method, Westergren method, SYSTEM, ESR, BLOOD
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundMeasurement of the length of sedimentation reaction in blood (LSRB), also called erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), is a widely used hematology test. This study intends to compare ESR levels measured by Test-1 method and International Council for Standardization in Hematology's (ICSH) reference method, and analyzes the effect of hematocrit (Hct) on ESR results.