Globe Scientific
ESR Piercing Funnel for Sedi-Rate System, Polypropylene — 1000/Case | Globe Scientific
ESR Piercing Funnel for Sedi-Rate System, Polypropylene — 1000/Case | Globe Scientific
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Globe Scientific ESR Piercing Funnel for Sedi-Rate System, Polypropylene, 1000/Case
The ESR Piercing Funnel for Sedi-Rate System channels whole blood from a collection tube directly into the ESR pipette during erythrocyte sedimentation rate testing. Designed to pierce the tube closure cleanly, it supports routine hematology workflows, inflammatory marker screening, and high-volume sed-rate testing in clinical and reference laboratories.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | ESR Piercing Funnel (Sedi-Rate System accessory) |
| Volume/Size | Standard funnel format for Sedi-Rate ESR pipettes |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Closure/Cap | N/A — piercing funnel insert |
| Graduation | None |
| Sterility | Non-sterile |
| Pack Size | 1000 per case |
Applications
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) testing with Sedi-Rate Westergren systems
- Transferring whole blood from sample tubes into ESR pipettes without aerosol exposure
- Screening for inflammatory and autoimmune conditions
- Monitoring chronic infection and disease activity in hematology departments
- High-throughput sed-rate batching in clinical and reference labs
- Routine CBC-adjacent inflammatory marker workflows
Chemical Resistance
| Aqueous buffers | Excellent |
| Dilute acids | Excellent |
| Dilute bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Acetonitrile | Fair |
| Aromatic solvents | Poor |
| Chlorinated solvents | Poor |
Quality & Procurement
labsupplies.com is an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Each case carries lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available — contact our team for volume quotes on standing hematology orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ESR system is this funnel compatible with?
It is designed for the Globe Scientific Sedi-Rate ESR system, mating with the standard Sedi-Rate Westergren pipettes used for erythrocyte sedimentation rate determination.
What material is the piercing funnel made from?
The funnel is molded from polypropylene, offering reliable resistance to aqueous buffers, dilute acids, and dilute bases encountered in routine hematology sample handling.
How many funnels are in one pack?
SKU 3475 ships as a case of 1000 funnels. The list price of $64.70 is per case, making it economical for high-volume sed-rate testing.
Are these funnels sterile?
No, the piercing funnels are supplied non-sterile, consistent with their intended single-use role in standard ESR sample transfer procedures.
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