Comparison of haemoglobin concentration measurements using HemoCue-301 and Sysmex XN-Series 1500: a survey among anaemic Gambian infants aged 6-12 months

Abstract

Background & Aims In low-income countries, point-of-care photometers are used in the screening and management of anaemia in individuals, but also in the assessment of population iron status when evaluating efficacy of intervention studies or public health interventions. We aimed to evaluate the accuracy of a commonly used photometer, HemoCue-301, in determining haemoglobin concentration among anaemic children aged 6-12 months in a field setting in rural Africa.