Patent ID: 6762017
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A mixture of non-animal based components for use as a blood-simulating control for checking the accuracy of complete blood count (CBC) analysis instruments and complete blood count analysis centrifuge tubes, said mixture comprising:a) a first liquid component which simulates red blood cells in a blood sample; b) at least one artificial particulates component which is less dense than said first liquid component and which simulates at least one buffy coat component in a blood sample; c) a second liquid component which is less dense than each of said first liquid component and said particulates component and which simulates plasma in a blood sample, said second liquid component being immiscible with said first liquid component; and d) said mixture being convertible into a homogeneous emulsion which simulates an anticoagulated whole blood sample.