Plasma viscosity in healthy Thais.

ABSTRACT

Plasma viscosity estimation is the test which reflects the progress of various certain diseases. This test is more sensitive and more reliable than the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In this study, plasma viscosity was determined in 175 health subjects with the ages ranging from 15 to 70 years. Ninety-two subjects were males and 83 females. The normal range of plasma viscosity was 1.51-1.79 mPa.S at 25 oC (mean = 1.65 mPa.S). The mean values of plasma viscosity in male and female were 1.64 and 1.67 mPa.S respectively. There was no statistical significant difference in plasma viscosity among both sex.