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» How to screen anaemia in the absence of laboratory-based haemoglobinometry ?
 

Haemoglobin Colour Scale is the simple, reliable and inexpensive answer  !

After several years of development and field trials directed by the World Health Organisation, the Haemoglobin Colour Scale has been  commercially available since end of 2001 – primarily to assist developing countries in the detection and management of anaemia.

The device is not intended to compete with existing laboratory-based haemoglobinometry, but rather to  increase access to health technology for peripheral health services in resource-poor settings.

The clinical use of the Scale has been demonstrated in the screening
of blood donors for anaemia; malaria management;  women, pregnancy and child
health programmes; iron therapy control; in hookworm infection
and in decisions to refer patients with severe anaemia for hospital treatment.

It is also an extremely useful tool for point of care anaemia checks
anywhere, mainly for women and children suspected of being anaemic.*

Use of this medical device requires no specialized training. 

It does not  depend on electricity or batteries and needs no  maintenance.

It is portable and the results are immediate. *

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*text adapted from an original tex published by  WHO

(18.04.2008)

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!         06. August 2009

COPACK has become aware of a counterfeit copy of the "Haemoglobin Colour Scale" in the Indian market. The cover design of the counterfeit product is identical to the original, except for the name. The counterfeit product is entitled: "Colour Scale for Haemoglobin". There are no validation studies and no tests that confirm the reliability and accuracy of the “Colour Scale for Haemoglobin”.  This product is an Indian product which is not CE certified or tested in any way. The counterfeit product from India is not comparable with the proven "Haemoglobin Colour Scale" and we hereby disclaim any correlations to our original "Haemoglobin Colour Scale" which is suggested for use by the WHO. For further information, kindly contact us.

 
[12.02.2004]