Figure 4

Assessment of erythrocyte aggregation in autologous plasma (A) and dextran solution (B). Peripheral blood samples from CFS patients (black; n = 10) and healthy controls (white; n = 10) assessed on measures of aggregation at stasis (M₀) and at low shear rate (M₁). Samples were measured after adjustment of hematocrit to 40% (A) following which they were washed and suspended in 3% dextran solution with a hematocrit 40% hematocrit adjustmnent (B). Samples were analysed within 12 hours of blood collection. Results are represented as mean ± SEM.