[Hemoglobin determination in birds. Comparative studies with wet and dry chemistry (Reflotron)]

The physiological and morphological differences between mammalian and avian blood previously did not allow the determination of avian haemoglobin using dry chemistry systems. It is nevertheless possible to measure Hb values, by means of a special preparation of the blood sample. In this paper the dry chemistry system Reflotron is compared to reference methods. The haemoglobin levels of several bird species are given. Advantages and disadvantages of the different systems are discussed.