Description
The Clarity HbCheck Hemoglobin Meter measures hemoglobin and estimated hematocrit from a 1 microliter fingerstick sample with results in 15 seconds. The portable, battery operated meter suits anemia screening and monitoring wherever a full hematology analyzer is out of reach.
- Measurement – Hemoglobin and estimated hematocrit.
- Read time – Results in 15 seconds.
- Sample – 1 microliter fingerstick whole blood.
- Packaging – Meter with 2 optical verifiers, batteries, case and guides.
About This Hemoglobin Testing System
Hemoglobin checks guide anemia workups, blood donor screening and chronic disease monitoring, and they often happen far from a central lab. This handheld meter returns a hemoglobin result and an estimated hematocrit in 15 seconds from a fingerstick sample of just 1 microliter. The manufacturer lists the system as approved for multi patient use, with a large visual display that reads easily in exam rooms and screening events.
The meter box is complete on arrival, with the meter, two optical verifiers, batteries, a carrying case, a quick reference guide and the user manual. Paired with HbCheck test cartridges, the system needs minimal maintenance, which keeps it practical for clinics and outreach programs.
Features and Benefits
Measurement Speed
- Fifteen second results – A result inside the visit lets clinicians act on anemia findings without a lab callback.
- Tiny sample – One microliter of fingerstick blood is enough, which is gentler for children and frequent monitoring.
Portability
- Battery operated handheld – The meter travels to screening events, home visits and satellite clinics without a bench or outlet.
- Verifier checks included – Two optical verifiers come in the box for routine performance checks of the meter optics.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Clarity Diagnostics
- Product type: Hemoglobin testing system (meter)
- Measures: Hemoglobin and estimated hematocrit
- Specimen: Fingerstick whole blood
- Sample volume: 1 microliter
- Test time: 15 seconds
- Use: Approved for multi patient use
- Regulatory status: CLIA waived
Packaging
- Box contents: 1 HbCheck hemoglobin meter, 2 optical verifiers, batteries, carrying case, quick reference guide, user manual
- Sold as: 1 meter kit
Browse related categories: hematology analyzers and Clarity Diagnostics products.
Why Choose the HbCheck Meter for Point of Care Hemoglobin
Point of care hemoglobin only helps if the answer arrives during the encounter, and fifteen seconds guarantees that. The complete meter box and verifier set make the system easy to adopt and easy to audit.
- Visit time answers – Hemoglobin and hematocrit results in fifteen seconds support same visit anemia decisions.
- Outreach ready – Battery power and a carrying case take the test to schools, drives and rural clinics.
- Low upkeep – Minimal maintenance and included verifiers keep the system running without a service contract.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the HbCheck meter measure?
It measures hemoglobin and reports an estimated hematocrit from the same sample. Both values come from one fingerstick test.
How much blood does a test need?
Each test uses 1 microliter of fingerstick whole blood. Results are ready in 15 seconds.
What comes with the meter?
The box includes the meter, two optical verifiers, batteries, a carrying case, a quick reference guide and the user manual. Test cartridges are ordered separately.
Can the meter be used for multiple patients?
Yes, the manufacturer lists the system as approved for multi patient use. Follow your facility protocol between patients.
Which cartridges does it use?
The meter uses Clarity HbCheck hemoglobin test cartridges, sold as CLA-HBS50 with 50 cartridges per box. Matched cartridges keep the system in specification.
