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Fast blood viscosity testing with the Benson Clinical Viscometer

17 Sept 2026

Fast, reliable blood viscosity testing is essential for supporting accurate clinical decision-making. Laboratories need solutions that can deliver results quickly while reducing contamination risks and supporting efficient workflows.

In this video, discover how the Benson Clinical Viscometer streamlines viscosity testing through rapid 60-second analysis, semi-automated operation, and direct tube aspiration. By simplifying sample handling and improving efficiency, the system helps laboratories generate dependable results faster and create a streamlined diagnostic workflow that supports timely decisions and better patient care.

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Benson Viscometers Ltd

Benson Viscometers designs and manufactures the UK’s leading blood plasma viscometer.

There are over 60 Hospitals in the UK and Ireland using BV systems to screen and monitor patients with inflammatory conditions including those caused by Myeloma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Macroglobulinaemia and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
More Laboratories are switiching to plasma viscosity tests as they are unaffected by patient anaemia and polycythaemia, unlike erythrocyte sedimentation. Moreover, patient monitoring is not influenced by drugs such as salicylates and steroids.

Plasma Viscosity results only improve with the arrest of the inflammatory process

The BV1 single sample plasma viscometer is ideal for the pathology laboratory or speciality clinic looking for immediate results on 1 to 50 plasma samples a day.
For the busy laboratory, the BV200 automated multi-sample plasma viscometer has a load and walk away capacity from 1 to 180 patient samples

Viscometers of Choice for Monitoring all Inflammatory Conditions
©Benson Viscometers Ltd 2010

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In every drop of data lies the power to transform patient care. At Benson Clinical Viscometers, we believe precision is a promise. Clinical viscosity is at the forefront of medical decision-making, the frontline test for inflammation and infection, with the required clarity, calibration, and compliance.

That’s why every viscometer we design is built to deliver trust from the first sample to the final result. Together, the BV1 and BV200 embody Benson’s commitment to progress, helping healthcare professionals deliver faster, more accurate outcomes for every patient.

Two innovations, one vision. Benson Clinical Viscometers, advancing clinical precision for a healthier future.

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  • How does the Benson Clinical Viscometer deliver blood viscosity results in 60 seconds?
  • How does direct tube aspiration reduce contamination risks during clinical viscosity testing?
  • What benefits does semi-automated operation offer clinical diagnostic laboratories?
  • How do the BV1 and BV200 support inflammation and infection testing?
  • How can rapid blood viscosity testing improve clinical decisions and patient care?

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HematologyIn Haematology / Hematology, complete blood cell counts (or full blood counts) are obtained using automated blood count analyzers to enumerate blood cell types.  Hematology also encompasses haemostasis and coagulation, thrombophilia and hemophilia, plasma viscosity and ESR analysis, hemoglobinopathies, cell morphology and haematinic measurement.Blood AnalysisThe analysis of blood is vital for many areas of life sciences and forensic investigations. Blood samples can be tested for a number of different reasons such as diagnosis, glucose levels, cholesterol and drug testing.CLINICAL24CLINICAL24 is a global conversation, hosted by SelectScience for the medical laboratory profession and all those that support it. The purpose of CLINICAL24 is to highlight current lab challenges, and to explore the technology solutions to overcome them.

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How does the Benson Clinical Viscometer streamline blood viscosity testing?

The Benson Clinical Viscometer provides rapid 60-second analysis, semi-automated operation, and direct tube aspiration. These features simplify sample handling, reduce contamination risks, and help clinical laboratories generate dependable results faster.

What role does clinical viscosity testing play in medical decision-making?

According to Benson Clinical Viscometers, clinical viscosity is a frontline test for inflammation and infection. Reliable viscosity results provide the clarity, calibration, and compliance needed to support timely clinical decisions and better patient care.

How do the Benson BV1 and BV200 support clinical diagnostic workflows?

The BV1 and BV200 reflect Benson Clinical Viscometers’ focus on precision and progress. They help healthcare professionals achieve faster, more accurate outcomes by supporting efficient viscosity testing workflows from the first sample through the final result.