Stoltz J F, Duvivier C, Malher E
Biorheology Suppl. 1984;1:255-9. doi: 10.3233/bir-1984-23s144.
The Erythrometer is a new device capable of determining both red blood cell filterability and plasma viscosity. In the case of filterability measurements, a suspension of washed red blood cells is filtered at a steady flow rate through a 3 or 5 microns pore-diameter membrane. Pressure drop across the membrane is recorded and a red blood cell filterability index can be calculated according to the change in pressure. The authors describe the instrument's operating principle and performance and present some of the results obtained.