One of the most widely ordered blood tests in the world, ESR helps clinicians detect and monitor infections, autoimmune conditions, certain cancers and other diseases. Once collected, blood samples for ESR need to be tested or refrigerated within four hours to maintain their accuracy. This can be challenging in today’s laboratory environment, where samples travel long distances without refrigeration and often experience delays, which can lead to compromised results.

ALCOR Scientific leverages innovative technology to extend sample integrity seven times longer than conventional testing methods. Its fully automated iSED ESR analyzers measure red blood cell aggregation, which is the initial step of the sedimentation process, to significantly increase the window of time where samples can remain at room temperature and maintain their integrity. By extending the window of room temperature sample stability from four to 28 hours, laboratories can operate with greater flexibility and efficiency while ensuring reliable results. In addition to expanding the window of room temperature stability, iSED analyzers extend refrigerated sample stability from 24 hours to 48 hours.