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This study demonstrates the importance of defining normal reference population ranges for P- and S-viscosity with respect to posture. The normal ranges determined for P-viscosity are not acceptable as a reference range for a hospitalized population that is predominantly in a supine position. Mean percentage changes of P-and S-viscosity in the recumbent posture as compared to the same population in the upright posture were 7.51 and 5.88, respectively.
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Lippi, U., Dell’Anna, L. & Cappelletti, P. Effects of posture on plasma and serum viscosity. La Ricerca Clin. Lab. 14, 47–52 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02905040
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