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Plasma Viscosity, gives a measure of the acute phase response; i.e. the increase in assorted plasma proteins and fibrinogen in blood plasma stimulated by a variety of causes (e.g. infection, neoplasm or inflammatory disease).

Interpretation of PV Results

Plasma viscosity is a non-specific screening test used in diagnosing a host of disorders. Here you can find out more information.

ResultsPV range (mPa.s)
Reported at 25ºC		PV range (mPa.s)
Reported at 37ºC		Comments
Normal Range1.50 - 1.721.12 - 1.27
Low results< 1.40< 1.05Found in infants under 3 years old and patients with low immunoglobulin or fibrinogen levels.
High results1.75 - 2.001.30 - 1.46Chronic disorders e.g. infection, malignancy, vascular disease. Autoimmune such as rheumatic diseases.
High results2.01 - 3.001.47 - 2.18Suggestive of Myeloma. IgG-paraproteins. High concentration of asymmetric paraproteins
Extremely high results> 3.00> 2.18Suggestive of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia. Grossly raised IgM-paraproteins.

The above is a very basic summary and more information is available in Articles and Guidelines and links to other websites which can be found at the bottom of this page.

Articles & Guidelines

Published articles relating to clinical viscosity, Viscometers and some general information to help understand the benefits of clinical viscosity testing.

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Support Literature

Support literature contains useful information on clinical viscometers and viscosity testing such as, a quick reference guide, comparisons to other types of inflammation testing and reference information.

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Where is Plasma Viscosity used as a Diagnostic Tool?

Chart : Customer reported usage of PV in screening tests

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Plasma Viscosity, gives a measure of the acute phase response; i.e. the increase in assorted plasma proteins and fibrinogen in blood plasma stimulated by a variety of causes (e.g. infection, neoplasm or inflammatory disease).

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The above is a very basic summary and more information is available in Articles and Guidelines and links to other websites which can be found at the bottom of this page.

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Haematology )[4] => Array ( [link_title] => Labtestsonline is an excellent resource, run by the Association for Clinical Biochemists. [link_url] => http://www.labtestsonline.org.uk/understanding/analytes/plasma-viscosity/tab/test [link_desc] => A peer reviewed, non commercial, patient centered site offering guidance on laboratory testing. )[5] => Array ( [link_title] => Patient.co.uk [link_url] => http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Acute-Phase-Proteins-CRP-ESR-and-Viscosity.htm [link_desc] => This site has many supporting documents including professional reference articles written for healthcare professionals. )[6] => Array ( [link_title] => UK National External Quality Assessment Service (NEQAS) [link_url] => http://www.ukneqas.org.uk/content/Pageserver.asp [link_desc] => The only external quality assurance scheme in the UK that offers plasma viscosity EQA and advice. )[7] => Array ( [link_title] => External site providing Plasma Viscosity service to patients directly [link_url] => https://bloodtestslondon.com/plasma-viscosity-blood-test.html [link_desc] => Website providing PV service to patients directly ))[links_heading] => Links to other sites [links_paragraph] => Below are links to some web sites providing additional information on haematology and Plasma Viscosity. )