Mission plus HB meter Kenya.

Description

The Mission® Plus Hb Meter is a portable hemoglobin and hematocrit measuring device used for point-of-care testing (POCT). It’s designed to quickly measure hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) levels from a small blood sample—making it useful in clinics, hospitals, blood donation centers, and field settings.

The Mission Plus Hb Meter is a portable, handheld point-of-care device used to measure hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (HCT) levels from a small blood sample (capillary or venous). Pioway+2Aconbio+2

🩸 What is the Mission® Plus Hb Meter?

The Mission® Plus Hb System includes:

• A handheld analyzer (meter)

• Disposable test strips

• Optional control solution for quality checks

It uses optical reflectance photometry to provide fast and accurate readings from capillary, venous, or arterial blood samples.

🔧 Key Features of the Mission® Plus Hb Meter:

1. Dual Measurement: Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

• Provides quantitative results for both:

  • Hemoglobin (Hb) in g/dL

  • Hematocrit (Hct) as a percentage (%)

• Eliminates the need for two separate tests

2. Fast Results

• Delivers results in 15 seconds

• Ideal for rapid screening and emergency settings

3. Small Sample Volume

• Requires only 10 µL of whole blood

• Suitable for fingerstick or venous samples

4. User-Friendly Interface

• Large LCD screen with clear numeric display

• Simple three-button operation

• Intuitive menu navigation

5. Portable and Battery-Operated

• Lightweight and handheld

• Runs on standard AAA batteries or optional power adapter

• Ideal for field work or mobile clinics

6. Wide Hematocrit and Hemoglobin Range

• Hemoglobin: approx. 4.5 – 25.6 g/dL

• Hematocrit: approx. 13 – 75%

7. Memory and Data Management

• Stores up to 1,000 test results

• Includes date/time stamp for traceability

• May support data transfer via USB (varies by model)

8. No Calibration Required

• Test strips come factory calibrated

• Reduces user error and setup time

9. Built-in Quality Control

• Internal checks during every test

• External control solutions available for routine verification

10. Cost-Effective

• Offers affordable consumables (strips) and reliable performance

• Commonly used in low-resource settings

✅ Applications:

• Anemia screening

• Preoperative evaluations

• Nutritional studies

• Blood donor screening

• Routine health checkups

🧪 How It Works (Basic Steps):

1. Insert a test strip into the meter.

2. Collect a small drop of blood.

3. Apply blood to the strip.

4. Wait 15 seconds for Hb and Hct results to appear on the screen.