INTENDED USE


The Hemoglobin Test Strips（Dry Chemistry） are firm plastic strips onto which a multilayer dry reagent is affixed and are intended to be read on the Hemoglobin Analysis Meter. The test strips function by lysing erythrocytes and converting the released hemoglobin into methemoglobin. This test is for the quantitative determination of hemoglobin (Hb) and calculated hematocrit (HCT) in capillary and venous whole blood. The test strips are professional use only.
                                              SUMMARYAND MEASUREMENT RANGE
Hemoglobin is the main component of red blood cells whose main function is to transport oxygen.The determination of hemoglobin concentration in whole blood is useful in the clinical diagnosis of diseases such as anemia and polycythemia.
Test Type
Measurement Range
Hemoglobin(Hb)
4.5-25.6 g/dL (45-256g/L, 2.8-15.9mmol/L)
                       PRINCIPLE AND REFERENCE VALUES
Erythrocytes in the specimen are lysed to release hemoglobin. The hemoglobin is converted to methemoglobin. The intensity of the color produced from this reaction is proportional to the hemoglobin concentration. Reference values are listed in the chart below:
Men
13.0-17.0 g/dL(130-170 g/L, 8.1-10.5 mmol/L)
Women
12.0-15.0 g/dL(120-150 g/L, 7.4-9.3 mmol/L)
Children
11.0-14.0 g/dL(110-140 g/L, 6.8-8.7 mmol/L)


Reference ranges may vary between laboratories. Every laboratory should establish its own reference range as needed.