HAEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENT USING HEMOCUE METER


1. Pull out the microcuvette holder to its loading position.

2. Press and hold down the left button of the meter until the display is activated. the meter automatically carries out a performance check. after 10 seconds the meter will show three flashing dashes, indicating it is ready for use.

3. Fill a microcuvette in one continuous process with capillary blood or well mixed venous blood.

4. Wipe off excess blood from the outside of the microcuvette tip, making sure no blood is withdrawn.

5. Within 10 minutes of filling the microcuvette, measure the haemoglobin. Place the microcuvette in the microcuvette holder and push in the holder to its measuring position.
After 15–60 seconds, the haemoglobin value
will be displayed (it will remain displayed for as long as the holder is left in its measuring position.)