The HEMOCUE whole-blood photometer provides hemoglobin values quickly, simply and accurately, with the same performance as a large blood analyzer.

The dual-wavelength photometers account for lipemia, leukocytosis and other sources of turbidity.

Any type of blood can be used (capillary, venous or arterial).

The reliable cuvettes collect the exact amount of blood and automatically dilute the sample with the reagents.

The result appears on the display in less than a minute. Measurement Range: 0—25.6 g/dL (0—256 g/L or 0—15.9 mmol/L)

Accuracy: Correlation of 0.99 when compared to the reference method (ICSH method). The accuracy of the system has proven to be ±1.5%.

Results: The analyzers display the results within 60 seconds.

Sample Volume: 10 µL

Sample Material: Capillary, venous or arterial blood.

Calibration: The analyzers are calibrated at the factory against the ICSH reference method.

Principle: The reaction in the cuvette is a modified azidemethemoglobin reaction. The erythrocyte membranes are disintegrated by sodium deoxycholate, releasing the hemoglobin. Sodium nitrite converts the hemoglobin iron from the ferrous to the ferric state to form methemoglobin, which then combines with azide to form azidmethemoglobin. The analyzer uses a double wavelength measuring method, 570 nm and 880 nm, for compensation of turbidity.

Method: Vanzetti, G. An azidemethemoglobin method for hemoglobin determination in blood. J. Lab. Clin. Med. 67, 116-26 (1966).

Dimensions:
Hb 201+: 3.35 x 6.3 x 1.69 inches (85 x 160 x 43 mm)
Hb 201 DM: 3.66 x 6.79 x 1.97 inches (93 x 170 x 50 mm)

Weight:
Hb 201+: 0.77 pounds (0.35 kg)
Hb 201 DM: 0.77 pounds (0.35 kg)

Power: Drawn from HEMOCUE AC Adapter or internal batteries.

Storage and Environmental Requirements:
Microcuvette:
The microcuvettes are to be stored at 59-86° F (15-–30° C) in a dry place. Once opened the microcuvettes are stable for three months. The container lid should always be kept closed.

Analyzer:
The analyzers can be stored at 32-122° F (0-50° C).
The operating temperature is 59-86 °F (15-30 °C).
Before use, allow the analyzer to reach ambient temperature.