Measuring red blood cell flexibility
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at a new way to measure how flexible your red blood cells are. The research team wants to see if the test results are consistent and not affected by temperature or time.
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Who can take part
- Be willing to give a blood sample for testing.
- Allow researchers to measure how your red blood cells change shape.
- Be at least 18 years old (implied standard).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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