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Evaluation of portable haemoglobinometer in general practice.

R G Neville

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |May 16, 1987
    PubMed
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    The HemoCue system for estimating hemoglobin showed excellent laboratory results but poor performance in general practice. Inadequate blood mixing was identified as the likely cause of errors in a clinical setting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical diagnostics
    • Point-of-care testing

    Background:

    • The HemoCue system is a point-of-care device for hemoglobin estimation.
    • Accurate hemoglobin levels are crucial for diagnosing and managing various medical conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the performance of the HemoCue system in an urban general practice setting.
    • To compare its accuracy in a laboratory environment versus a real-world clinical setting.

    Main Methods:

    • The HemoCue system was evaluated using paired blood samples.
    • Performance was assessed in a laboratory and subsequently by practice nurses in general practice.

    Main Results:

    • The HemoCue system yielded excellent results in the laboratory (103 paired samples).
    • Performance was disappointing when used by practice nurses in general practice (235 paired samples).
    • Inadequate mixing of blood specimens was identified as the primary source of error.

    Conclusions:

    • The HemoCue system's accuracy is highly dependent on proper sample handling.
    • Rotating mixers may improve specimen mixing and accuracy in general practice.
    • Equipment for general practice requires evaluation under intended working conditions.

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