Evaluation of Different Methods of Haemoglobin Estimation Among Malaria‐Infected Patients
Mina Ofosu, Jessica Ntiamoah, Patricia Sam Barko, Prince Elikem Torli · 2026
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Mina Ofosu and co-authors compare blood hemoglobin tests in malaria patients in a 2026 study. Hemoglobin checks guide anemia care, a key need where malaria is common. Three methods are in wide use, from lab machines to handheld meters. The study compared all three in patients at a hospital in Ghana.
The three methods agreed closely, with very strong links between their readings. The lab machine and the handheld meter matched each other most tightly. Average gaps between methods were small in every pairing. The authors support handheld meters for bedside use where labs are far, while noting agreement is not the same as proven accuracy.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Mina Ofosu, Jessica Ntiamoah, Patricia Sam Barko, Prince Elikem Torli |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 39 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |