Haemoglobinometer

Made:
1850-1950 in London
maker:
Allen & Hanburys Limited
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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

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Science Museum Group Collection
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Traemoglotinometer in case, by Allen and Hanburys, English
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Oliver [...............] haemoglobinometer in case, by Allen and Hanburys, English

Haemoglobin is the chemical in the blood which carries oxygen and gives blood its red colour. A haemoglobinometer like this example assesses the amount of haemoglobin in the blood. It compares the patient’s sample to a colour chart representing various normal and depleted levels of haemoglobin. This is used to diagnose a medical condition such as anaemia, which manifests itself with a low red blood cell count or a low amount of haemoglobin. Other cells in the body can also contain haemoglobin, but this kit can only test the high levels in blood.

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600271
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), plastic (unidentified), leatherette, steel (metal), glass, ebony, wax and textile
Measurements:
overall (case closed): 22 mm x 151 mm x 92 mm, 0.18 kg
overall (case open): 15 mm x 151 mm x 180 mm,
type:
haemoglobinometer and blood
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

Parts

Comparison plate

Comparison plate

Comparison plate, series of pale pink plates

Object Number:
A600271 Pt1
type:
comparison plates
Comparison plate

Comparison plate

Comparison plate, series of dark pink plates

Object Number:
A600271 Pt2
type:
comparison plates
Test plate

Test plate

Test plate, wood and plastic

Object Number:
A600271 Pt3
type:
test plates
Wax candle

Wax candle

Wax candle

Object Number:
A600271 Pt6
type:
candles
Triptych screen for haemoglobinometer

Triptych screen for haemoglobinometer

Folding triptych screen for haemoglobinometer

Object Number:
A600271 Pt7
type:
screens