Sahli haemaglobinometer, London, England, 1890-1910
British neurologist William Gowers (1845-1915) invented the haemoglobinometer in 1875. It rapidly tested the amount of haemoglobin in blood by comparing its colour with a reference tube. Haemoglobin is the part of the blood responsible for carrying oxygen around the body. It is essential for a healthy diet. The Sahli haemoglobinometer was devised by Hermann Sahli (1856-1933). It was made by Hawksley and Sons Limited in London. It is still available to buy through the company.
Related Themes and Topics
There are 461 related objects. View all related objects
an instrument for determining the concentration of haemoglobin in a sample of blood, which is a measure of its ability to carry oxygen.
Glossary: chemical pathology
The branch of pathology that deals with the basis of diseases and measures substances in body fluids in order to aid diagnoses and treatment.