Hemo Control Hemoglobin Analyzer Photometer

EKF Diagnostics’ Hemo Control is a point-of-care hemoglobin analyzer designed to provide quantitative, lab-quality hemoglobin results from 25 seconds.

Hemo Control uses the most established photometric azide methemoglobin method ensuring reliable results with a high precision (CV 2%).

Hemo Control is used in blood banks, hospitals, and doctors’ offices for routine screening for anemia. And, due to its backlit screen, soft-load cuvette holder, and integrated rechargeable battery, it is the perfect analyzer for stationary use and mobile settings.

In addition to providing hemoglobin measurement, Hemo Control also calculates hematocrit.

The Hemo Control analyzer features a bi-directional interface using a public standard protocol that allows direct integration with third-party software. 

Advanced data management functions are available with the Hemo Control Manager version of the device and the basic Hemo Control device can be upgraded with data management functions at a later point in time (a unique market feature).

The ‘Add Pack’ Data management is an ideal future option for customers who plan for implementation into a hospital or lab information system but are not yet in a position to do so for technological or budgetary reasons.

EKF's Hemo Connect and Hemo Connect Light software remain available for customers who wish to use data management and data export functions, independent from LIS integration.

Hemo Control hemoglobin analyzer specifications

Easy to use

• User-friendly features minimize training time
• Step by step instructions on the screen
• Backlit touch screen
• User-selectable language menu
• Soft-load cuvette holder minimizes the risk of contamination

Accurate and reliable

• Operating ambient temperature 15 °C - 40 °C
• Photometric azide methemoglobin method
• Measuring range: 0-25.6 g/dL; 0-15.9 mmol/L
• Imprecision: CV 2 %
• Linearity: 0-20 g/dL: ±0.3 g/dL; 20 g/dL: ±0.7 g/dL
• Calibrated to NCCLS reference method
• Control cuvette included

Practical and portable

• Hemoglobin and hematocrit results from one sample available after 25-60 seconds (depending on the concentration)
• Venous, arterial or capillary blood
• Sample volume only 8 µl
• n.x.t. shape microcuvette minimises air bubbles
• Compact in size and weighing just 700g
• No maintenance required. Auto self-test
• Integrated rechargeable battery (100 hours)

Efficient data handling

• Bi-directional interface using a LIS2-A2 communication standard
• Stores 4,000 patient results
• Connect to PC via a USB connector cable
• Basic device upgradeable with data management (DM) functions: Barcode identification of patients, operators, cuvette LOT and control materials, quality control lockout function, additionally stores 500QC results
• Hemo Control Manager: integrated Bluetooth^TM technology, DM functions supported from delivery