Description

Intended Use

For the quantitative in vitro determination of Haemoglobin. This product is suitable for manual use only.

Clinical Significance

Haemoglobin measurement is part of the full blood count which is requested when a doctor suspects an illness related to above or below normal levels. Haemoglobin levels are also measured:

• before operations to make sure the patient is fit for surgery
• to detect and measure the severity of anaemia or polycythaemia
• to monitor response to treatment
• to help make decisions about blood transfusions