Question
Identify the Use of Instrument/ device shown in Photograph
A. RBC count.
B. TLC count.
C. DLC count.
D. Hemoglobin level.
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Ans: D. Hemoglobin level
The instrument shown in the image is Sahli’s hemoglobinometer.
Hb count is done by Sahli’s haemoglobinometer by acid haematin method.
Other methods of Hemoglobin estimation include:
- Gasometric method, according to the quantity of absorbedoxygen or carbon dioxide gas.
- Chemical method, which is based on the determination of iron in the hemoglobin molecule.