LIVE WEBINAR: ESR Solutions, 19 November 2026
Why ESR still matters, and the new evidence behind it.
Join ALCOR Scientific and Una Health for a free, CPD-accredited, expert-led webinar on erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) testing. This session covers the science behind ESR, how testing methods compare, and two new peer-reviewed studies published in 2026.
Details
Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your joining link. You can submit questions in advance when registering or ask them live during the session.
What we’ll cover
- The physiology of ESR: why ESR measures a physiological reaction rather than a specific analyte, and the phases of erythrocyte sedimentation
- The clinical value of ESR: why it remains one of the most commonly performed laboratory tests, and its role in conditions such as giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica
- ESR methodologies: Westergren, modified Westergren and alternate methods, and the variables that affect sedimentation-based results
- The iSED® family of analysers: how photometric rheology (syllectometry) measures red cell aggregation to deliver an ESR result in under 20 seconds, and which analyser suits which laboratory
- Sample stability: new data published in Diagnostics (August 2026) showing iSED® samples remained stable for up to 28 hours at room temperature and 48 hours refrigerated, compared with the standard 4-hour testing window
- The economic value of ESR + CRP testing: findings from ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research (February 2026) showing that combining ESR with CRP reduced misdiagnoses across eight inflammatory conditions
- Live Q&A with our experts
Who should attend
Laboratory managers, biomedical scientists, haematology leads and anyone reviewing their ESR process or exploring automation.
Speakers
Catherine Dabrowa – ALCOR Scientific,Sr. Manager, International Technical Support & Marketing
Catherine works with UK laboratories on modern ESR testing, helping teams understand today’s technologies and their impact on laboratory practice. She leads ALCOR Scientific’s educational sessions in partnership with Una Health.
Connor Guerin – Una Health, Head of Sales
Connor leads Una Health’s sales team, helping laboratories improve patient pathways with innovative diagnostic solutions. A former development scientist with the UK Health Security Agency, he brings a strong scientific understanding to every conversation.
Megan McCutcheon – ALCOR Scientific, Senior Director of Marketing
Megan is a product marketing leader at ALCOR Scientific with over 20 years’ experience in the in vitro diagnostics industry, specialising in bringing new diagnostic technologies to market. A former Medical Technologist, she combines laboratory expertise with a strong belief in the power of diagnostics to transform patient care.
Questions? Email them to enquiries@unahealth.co.uk.
