User friendliness of different haemoglobin methods
| Characteristics (maximum score 5 each) | HemoCue | DHT meter | Haemoglobin colour scale | Jenway colorimeter | Lovibond | WBA colorimeter | HCN reference method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCN, haemiglobincyanide. | |||||||
| Easy to use | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Minimal training/supervision required | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Simple reading of results | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Simple internal quality | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Suitable for village use | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total (max 25) | 25 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 |