Health Of Red Blood Cells Hemoglobin Test Strips Dry Chemical Method

Hemoglobin test strips measure the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. This hemoglobin test can be used easily and quickly to determine levels of red blood cells. A small blood sample obtained by a small prick of the finger is required to measure red blood cell levels. The test kits contain all the instruments needed to draw one drop of blood safely at home or anywhere. Hemoglobin is a protein, which contains iron in the red blood cells. Hemoglobin is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide inside the body. It carries oxygen from the lungs and sends it to the rest of the body including vital organs, muscles, and the brain. It also transports carbon dioxide, which is used oxygen, back to the lungs so it can be recirculated. Hemoglobin is made from cells in the bone marrow; when a red cell dies the iron finds its way back to the bone marrow. A high and low hemoglobin level can both cause serious problems.