A laboratory evaluation of the HAAKE falling ball microviscometer

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Norcliffe, D.

Affiliations: Department of Haematology, Barnsley General Hospital, Gawber Road, Barnsley, S75 2EP South Yorkshire, UK

Note: [] Accepted by: Editor G.D.O. Lowe

Abstract: The HAAKE falling ball microviscometer has been assessed during its routine use as a plasma viscometer in the laboratory over a two year period. The instrument generally performed well with acceptable precision ranges with normal and hyperviscous plasma. The small volume of sample required enhanced its potential as a suitable instrument for the discrete analysis or small batch analysis of Newtonian fluids particularly where the budget is limited.

Keywords: Plasma Viscosity

DOI: 10.3233/CH-1990-10202

Journal: Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 165-169, 1990