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Test device and method for determining blood hemoglobin

US4057394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1976
Grant dateNov 8, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/721
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A test device and method are provided for determining the hemoglobin content of blood. The test device comprises a substantially opaque light reflecting matrix having a refractive index significantly different from the refractive index of blood. In use, a test sample of blood is contacted with the matrix of said test device and the light reflectance therefrom is measured as an indication of the quantitative amount of hemoglobin present in said sample.

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