Digital hemoglobinometers as point-of-care testing devices for hemoglobin estimation: A validation study from India

Conclusions: Digital hemoglobinometers have high sensitivity and specificity. Thus, these can be a potential POCTs for screening of anemia in peripheral health facilities. Further studies are required to establish the validity of the digital hemoglobinometers at community settings.

Source: Indian Journal of Community Medicine - October 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kapil Yadav Shashi Kant Gomathi Ramaswamy Farhad Ahamed Kashish Vohra Source Type: research