HemoCue Hb 301 System Product Description The Hb 301 system is designed for quantitative point-of-care whole blood hemoglobin

determination in primary care or blood donation settings. The system consists of an analyzer together with microcuvettes. The microcuvette serves both as a pipett and as a measuring cuvette. The measurement takes place in the analyzer, which measures the absorbance of whole blood at an Hb/HbO2 isobestic point. The Hb 301 has an optical way to measure through the red cells and a special algorithm to calculate the hemoglobin concentration. Feature Benefit The Hb 301 cuvettes are to be The wider temperature range for stored at 10- 40o C. storage and operation is beneficial for areas and customer groups with high temperatures. The sample volume is 10 L. Small blood volume needed. Measuring time of Short TAT which may be important approximately 10 seconds. in e.g blood donation settings. Capillary, venous or arterial Flexibility for the user. blood may be used. External printer for print outs The operator has the possibility to of results, if needed. print the results if needed. The analyzer is factory No need for the operator to calibrated and does not require recalibrate the system which saves any recalibration. time and money. Internal self test that verifies that the optronic unit of the instrument works properly. The analyzer is a compact and portable system. It works on power and also on batteries No need for control cuvette.

The portability of the analyzers makes it possible for the user the move the equipment near the patient/donor.