In our lab we are currently using the Sediplast Westergren ESR System for ESR testing. What other manual methods are people using these days? We are using Polymedco's Sed-Chek 2 QC material but it doesn't alway perform the best so I am debating to switching to BioRads controls but wanted to know what others were using.

We use Biorad controls for ESR on the same set-up you have. The controls work very well!!

We use Streck ESR-Chex. The product is very stable, and we like it.

We switched from the Dispette 2 to ESR STAT Plus. It is automated and only takes 5 minutes to run. We save on controls and waste products. We use a very small amount of voluem to run. It is pretty cool. QC works good too. It is worth checking. It is made by HemaTechnologies Inc (908-828-9430)

We use the ESR stat plus also. 5 minutes and 25 ul of blood.