HemoCue® Hb 201+ System
Lab-Quality Hemoglobin Testing at the Point of Care

The HemoCue® Hb 201+ System delivers fast, accurate hemoglobin measurements wherever testing is needed. Designed for point-of-care use, it provides laboratory-quality results in as little as one minute, enabling healthcare professionals to make informed clinical decisions while the patient is still present.

Simple to operate and requiring minimal training, the Hb 201+ System is suitable for use by both laboratory and non-laboratory personnel. The analyzer accepts capillary, venous, or arterial whole blood samples and features built-in quality control, onboard memory, and connectivity options to streamline workflow in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, blood donation centers, and other healthcare settings.

Key Features

• Provides laboratory-quality hemoglobin results in as little as 1 minute
• Uses capillary, venous, or arterial whole blood samples
• Factory calibrated with no additional calibration required
• Built-in quality control self-test for reliable performance
• Stores date and time for up to 600 patient results
• Compatible with printer interface and HemoCue® Basic Connect
• Optional Bluetooth® data transfer and barcode scanner compatibility
• Easy to operate, even for non-laboratory personnel
• Compact, lightweight design for point-of-care testing
• Powered by an AC adapter or four AA batteries

How It Works

1. Fill the HemoCue® microcuvette with a blood sample.
2. Insert the microcuvette into the analyzer.
3. View laboratory-quality hemoglobin results in approximately one minute.

Specifications

• Measurement Principle: Modified azidemethemoglobin reaction with dual wavelengths (750 nm and 880 nm)
• Measurement Range: 0.5–25.6 g/dL (5–256 g/L, 0.3–15.9 mmol/L)
• Measuring Time: 15–60 seconds
• Sample Type: Capillary, venous, or arterial whole blood
• Sample Volume: Approximately 10 µL
• Calibration: Factory calibrated against the ICSH-recommended HiCN reference method
• Quality Control: Built-in self-test with optional liquid controls
• Memory: Up to 600 results with date and time
• Power Supply: AC adapter or 4 AA batteries
• Connectivity: Printer interface, HemoCue® Basic Connect, optional Bluetooth® connectivity and barcode scanner support
• Operating Temperature: 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)
• Storage Temperature (Analyzer): 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
• Dimensions: 160 × 85 × 43 mm (6.30 × 3.35 × 1.69 in.)
• Weight: 350 g (0.77 lb) with batteries installed

The HemoCue® Hb 201+ System combines speed, accuracy, and ease of use to deliver dependable point-of-care hemoglobin testing, helping healthcare professionals make timely clinical decisions with confidence.