Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
hemoglobinometer
References
Britannica AI Icon

hemoglobinometer

instrument
Written by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Last updated

Quick Summary

A hemoglobinometer is an instrument used to measure the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.12

The instrument works by analyzing how hemoglobin affects the passage of light. Blood is diluted, and the red blood cells are broken down to create a clear red solution. A photoelectric device then measures how much light is absorbed by this solution, allowing for the calculation of hemoglobin concentration. Changes in hemoglobin levels can indicate conditions like anemia, which is a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin. This measurement is crucial for detecting and monitoring various health conditions.342

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
5 Britannica Sources
  1. Did you know?
  2. blood disease - Thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies
  3. blood - Laboratory examination of blood
  4. pregnancy - Blood
  5. hematinometer

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.