An instantaneous low-cost point-of-care anemia detection device.

We present a small, compact and portable device for point-of-care instantaneous early detection of anemia. The method used is based on direct hematocrit measurement from whole blood samples by means of impedance analysis. This device consists of a custom electronic instrumentation and a plug-and-play disposable sensor.

Toward an anemia early detection device based on 50-μL whole blood sample.

A first approach to a portable and compact device for point-of-care (PoC) early instantaneous detection of anemia is described. This device works directly with whole blood samples relying on hematocrit analysis by means of impedance analysis. This device consists of a custom electronic instrumentation, postprocessing software and plug-and-play disposable sensor.