Acid Hematin Method

Question 1

Principle of Acid Hematin Method

Answer 1

Conversion of Hemoglobin to Acid Hematin by using 0.1 N HCl

Question 2

3 Types of Hemoglobinometer

Answer 2

1. Sahli-Hellige
2. Sahli-Adam’s
3. Sahli-Haden

Question 3

Deliver 0.1N HCl up to what mark?

Answer 3

2 Mark

Question 4

Aspirate how many volume of blood and using what pipette?

Answer 4

0.02 mL / Sahli Pipette

Question 5

5 Advantages of Acid Hematin Method

Answer 5

1. Easy
   2 Quick
2. Inexpensive
3. Bedside Procedure
4. Does not require technical expertise

Question 6

7 Disadvantages of Acid Hematin

Answer 6

1. Less Accurate
2. Not all are converted into Acid Hematin
3. Color Develops slowly
4. Color fades within time
5. Individual Variation in Matching of color
6. Color of Glass tends to fade
7. Lack if True Standard