Table 1

Hemoglobin level measured using HemoCue^® venous sample, HemoCue^® capillary sample, and automated hematology analyzer (g/dl)

Method of measurement

Mean ± SD

Median

(min; max)

HemoCue^® (venous)

12.70 ± 1.77

12.80

(8.90; 17.90)

HemoCue^® (capillary)

12.87 ± 2.04

12.90

(8.20; 17.70)

Hematology analyzer

11.53 ± 1.63

11.40

(8.10; 15.00)

Adam et al. Diagnostic Pathology 2012 7:30   doi:10.1186/1746-1596-7-30