This exact question was asked 3 years ago on here (https://www.researchgate.net/post/Can_microhematocrit_be_measured_without_a_microhematocrit_centrifuge). While there are some good responses I wanted to expand upon the possibility of using a "normal" 2-3k rpm centrifuge with a microhematocrit tube to obtain an accurate PCV.
Making an insert for one would not be too difficult, but I am most interested in the results or protocols that may have been developed for this. Microhematocrit centrifuges are spun at 11,000 rmp for ~5min. Is there any work showing the results of spinning these microhematocrit tubes at slower speeds, for longer time intervals? E.g. we can calculate force from equations, if we apply a smaller force over a longer period can we achieve a comparable result?
Note- if I were home this would be easy. This is field work in Mongolia. I am trying to get creative with what I have.
Manually, the hematocrit is usually done with a microhaematocrit centrifuge, and measured with an hematocrit reader, but when automation is used, both the centrifuge and hematocrit reader are no longer useful
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