Equation of de Simone et al for Whole Blood Viscosity (WBV)

 

Parameters:

(1) hematocrit in percent

(2) serum total protein in g/dL

 

WBV in centipoises at a shear rate of 208/seconds =

= (0.12 * (hematocrit)) + (0.17 * (total protein)) - 2.07

 

WBV in centipoises at a shear rate of 104/seconds =

= (0.12 * (hematocrit)) + (0.19 * (total protein)) - 2.13

 

where:

• The equation in de Simone (2005) is incorrect.

 

The value can be confirmed by direct WBV measurement.