Blood analysers currently available measure haemoglobin by chemically rupturing the red blood cells in a sample This technique requires hand-on expertise to prepare and run a sample , limiting the ability to monitor anaemia.
scientists have now developed a small portable device that can detect haemoglobin levels in blood samples and diagnose anaemia.
The most exciting aspect to the new analyser is that it uses whole blood and does not require the additional steps and reagents to prepare a sample.The device only requires a few drops of blood for analysis.It can be used anywhere for all you need to do is run a few drops of blood into the channel.
_Deccan Herald_