Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Dr Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine

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Dr Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, 12 New Cavendish Street, Marylebone, Westminster, London, England, 1950-1920.

An ureameter detects and measures the amount of urea in urine. Urea is a chemical compound containing nitrogen. It is produced as the body breaks down proteins. Normally it is cleared from the blood by the kidneys and passed out in the urine. Raised or lowered levels of urea in the urine can indicate disease.

Urine was one of the first substances to be scientifically scrutinised in the 1800s. It could be examined easily and could show obvious signs of disease. Drug companies soon made small, portable urine test kits such as this for doctors to carry in their bags. This ureameter was supplied by W. Martindale, London.

Details

Category:
Clinical Diagnosis
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600485
Materials:
glass, rubber and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 285 mm x 85 mm, 0.34kg
type:
ureometer
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust

Parts

Glass phial from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Glass phial from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Phial, glass, square bottle shape with single glass inlet tube in rubber bung from Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, London

Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm, .1895 kg
Materials:
glass and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
A600485 Pt1
type:
phials
Glass phial from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Glass phial from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Phial, glass, square bottle shape with two glass inlet tubes in rubber bung from Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, London

Measurements:
overall: 135 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm, .1594 kg
Materials:
glass and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
A600485 Pt2
type:
phials
Rubber tube from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Rubber tube from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Rubber tube from Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, London

Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 7 mm x 7 mm, .0017 kg
Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
A600485 Pt3
type:
rubber tubes
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rubber tube from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Rubber tube from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Rubber tube from Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, London

Measurements:
overall: 165 mm x 7 mm x 7 mm, .0034 kg
Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
A600485 Pt4
type:
rubber tubes
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Rubber stopper from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Rubber stopper from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Stopper or tubing, rubber from Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, London

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 7 mm x 7 mm, .0004 kg
Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
A600485 Pt5
type:
stoppers
Pipette from Dr Squibbs-type ureameter

Pipette from Dr Squibbs-type ureameter

Pipette, glass from Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, London

Measurements:
overall: 265 mm x 14 mm, 0.0327 kg
Materials:
glass and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
A600485 Pt6
type:
pipettes
Ureameter burette with box from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Ureameter burette with box from Dr Squibbs type ureameter

Ureameter burette with cardboard box from Dr. Squibbs apparatus for estimation of urea in urine, supplied by W. Martindale, 10 New Cavendish Street, London, W1, England.

Measurements:
overall: 65 mm x 285 mm x 85 mm, .1516 kg
Materials:
cardboard and glass
Object Number:
A600485 Pt7
type:
ureameters