Comparative evaluation of haemoglobin estimation amongst pregnant women in Ibadan: Hemocue – B Haemoglobin analyzer versus haemiglobincyanide (Standard) method as the gold standard
), S. N. Okonkwo(2), I. O. Morhason-Bello(3),
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Abstract
This was a comparative crossectional study that was conducted among 557 antenatal women at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria between 1st April and 30th May 2006. The study compared the accuracy of haemoglobin estimation using an automated HemoCue B analyzer kit with a standard laboratory method (haemogloincyanide) as the gold standard.
The result showed a positive correlation of HaemoCue haemoglobin results when compared with the standard methods (Pearson’s correlation coefficient = 0.892; p value = 0.000).
We concluded that the use of the automated HemoCue kit for haemoglobin estimation gives an objective assessment which overcomes the challenge of extra skilled manpower or power outages in rural areas thereby enhancing access to quality of care in resource poor countries. (Afr J Reprod Health 2008; 12[2]:153-159)
RÉSUMÉ
Evaluation comparative de l’ estimation de l’hémoglobin chez les femmes enceintes à Ibadan: L’analyseur de Hémoglobin Hemocue B par opposition à la méthode de l’hémoglobincyanide (standard) comme le standard d’ or. Il s´agissait d’une étude transversale comparative qui a été menée au sein de 557 femmes qui fréquentaient le service de consultation prénatale au Centre Hospitalier Universtaire d’ Ibadan, Nigéria, entre le le avril et le 30 mai 2006. L´étude a comparé l´exactitude de l´estimation de l’hémoglobine à l’ aide d’une trousse de l’analyseur automatique de’ l´Hémo Cue B avec une méthode standard de laboratoire (l´hémoglobincyanide) comme le standard d´ or. Le résultat a montré une corrélation positive des résultats de l´hémoglobine hémo Cue par rapport aux méthodes standard ( le coefficient de corrélation de Pearson = 0,892; p valeur = 0,000). Nous avons conclu que l’emploi de l’analyseur automatique de l’ Hémo Cue pour l’ estimation donne une évaluation objective qui surmonte le défi de main–d’oeuvre très qualifiée ou des interruptions d’électricité dans les régions rurales promouvant ainsi l´ accès á la qualité de soin dans les pays qui ne disposent pas d´assez de ressources. (Rev Afr Santé Reprod 2008; 12[2]:153-159)
KEY WORDS: Haemocue, B analyser, Anaemia in Pregnancy, Haemoglobin estimation
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