Blood viscosity can be a powerful diagnostic tool for early detections of cancer, heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, abnormal hemoglobin, or some immunological disorders. However, the viscometers available commercially are not suitable for routine measurements of blood viscosity. These viscometers require a large amount of sample, the operational procedures are not simple, and the sample container must be cleaned after each use. It is proposed to construct of prototype """"""""disposable"""""""" viscometer suitable for routine measurements of blood viscosity. The proposed """"""""disposable"""""""" viscometer will be the first of its kind. Such a viscometer is expected to contribute to widespread use of blood viscosity as a tool for early diagnosis of life-threatening diseases.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
1R43GM048278-01
Application #
3498824
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SSS (B3))
Project Start
1992-09-10
Project End
1993-03-09
Budget Start
1992-09-10
Budget End
1993-03-09
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Stony Brook Scientific, Ltd.
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Norristown
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19403