All Objects Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Blood Testing Equipment |
Object ID |
2013.017.25.01-05 |
Date |
Mid 20th Century |
Description |
2013.17.25.01 A black metal stand. In good condition, slight signs of rusting at the top two holes and stainless steel test tube holders at bottom. Top bracket is secured with two flathead screws.; 2013.17.25.02 A thumb screw made of unpainted metal. In good condition with little signs of wear.; 2013.17.25.03 A thumb screw made of unpainted metal. In good condition with little signs of wear; 2013.17.25.04 A test tube discolored at tips and bulb. In good condition and marked "Adams" with a scale between 0 and 50; 2013.17.25.05 A test tube discolored at tips and bulb. In good condition marked "Adams" with a scale between 0 and 50 |
Components |
2013.17.25.01 Stand; 2013.17.25.02 Screw; 2013.17.25.03 Screw; 2013.17.25.04 Test Tube; 2013.17.25.05 Test Tube |
Dimension Details |
2013.17.25.01 14x7.5x4; 2013.17.25.02-03 1.5x1x1; 2013.17.25.04-05 12x.5x.5 |
Materials |
2013.17.25.01 Metal; 2013.17.25.02 Metal; 2013.17.25.03 Metal; 2013.17.25.0 |
Manufacturer |
Manufacturer Label: Adams, NY, NY |
People |
Atkinson, Chris |
Owned By |
Atkinson, Dr. Chris |
Donated By |
Atkinson, Barb, Worked at Robarts Research |
Provenance |
Owned by Dr. Chris Atkinson (1933-2012), who was a medical technologist at St. Joseph's and Victoria Hospitals in London, Ontario. He taught medical students and was later a medical tech teacher at Fanshawe College. |
MeSH Search Terms |
Blood Sedimentation Hematology Hematologic Tests Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures Diagnosis |
Related Publications |
P2013-17A |
Research Notes |
A sedimentation rate is common blood test that is used to detect and monitor inflammation in the body. The sedimentation rate is also called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate because it is a measure of the red blood cells (erythrocytes) sedimenting in a tube over a given period of time. |