Comparison of training time and costs for different haemoglobin methods
| Method | Training time* in minutes | Number of practice tests required | Total training costs† 2001 US$ | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab attendant | LA/JT | Experienced technician | Lab attendant | LA/JT | Experienced technician | Total no of practice tests | ||
| *Training time excludes tutor’s time; †total training costs comprise trainees’ time, the cost of supplies for the number of practice tests required, and an apportioned element of the capital cost. | ||||||||
| HCN, haemiglobincyanide; JT, junior technician; LA, laboratory assistant. | ||||||||
| DHT meter | 200 | 90 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 115 | 18.37 |
| Haemoglobin colour scale | 160 | 60 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 75 | 24.52 |
| HemoCue | 110 | 50 | 20 | 35 | 20 | 10 | 65 | 45.97 |
| WBA colorimeter | 6000 | 4000 | 3000 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 450 | 228.62 |
| Jenway colorimeter | 6000 | 4000 | 3000 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 450 | 230.32 |
| HCN | 7000 | 5000 | 4000 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 450 | 245.79 |