Question

Why concentrated acid cannot be used in sahlis method?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hey Dear,

◆ Answer -

Concentrated acid if used in Sahli's method gives always the same colour for different hemoglobin concentrations, hence it can't be used for hemoglobin estimation.

# Extra information -

Various methods of Hb estimation are -

1. Sahli's acid hematin method (easiest)
2. Cyanomethaemoglobin method (most accurate)
3. Oxyhemoglobin method (visual method)
4. Electronic hemoglobinometer (direct reading)
5. Alkali hematin method (unusual)
6. Coulter counter method (electronic)

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