ALIFAX® - ESR in 20 seconds
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is widely used as a screening or monitoring test for patients with acute or chronic inflammation. The reference technique for ESR is the Westergren method but this is time consuming and includes many variables that make quality control difficult such as sample collection, temperature and time of sample storage, equipment and methodology. .
Capillary photometry technology incorporated by Alifax in their ESR analysers measures red blood cell aggregation, providing automated ESR results in 20 seconds and overcoming the variables and limitations of the sedimentation method.
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Measurements by TEST 1 Better Reflect Inflammation Than Do Those by the Westergren Method in Patients With Malignancy, Autoimmune Disease, or Infection
- Choong-Hwan Cha, MD et al
Alifax Latex Control kits contain three samples with known low, medium and high values, and are available in 2 pack sizes (6 tests and 30 tests)
Alifax ESR analysers provide results in 20 seconds with high correlation with the Westergren method.
Test 1
Advantages
- 175µL EDTA blood sample per test
- Only 800µL sample required in the tube
- Direct loading of CBC sample racks
- Throughput of up to 150 samples / hour
- Internal barcode reader
- Bidirectional connection to LIS
Test 1 THL Roller 20 PN
Advantages
- Double circuit for automatic and manual sampling from uncapped tubes
- 175µL EDTA blood sample per test for automated sample withdrawal
- Only 100µL EDTA blood sample required for manual withdrawal
- LCD touch screen
- User-friendly software
- Automated washing
Code SI R20-PN JO-PLUS
Advantages
- On-line ESR system for total laboratory automation
- Based on Test 1 family technology
- 175µl EDTA blood sample per test
- 120 samples processed per hour
- Compatible with Inpeco, Abbott and Siemens tracks
JO-PLUS