Object Details
maker
Boditech Med Inc.
Description (Brief)
The ichroma Reader is a portable fluorescence scanning instrument for measuring the concentration of target analytes in human blood. The device includes a box of individual test cartridges for the quantitative test of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol levels are measured in order to detect problems with the functioning of the adrenal glands or pituitary gland.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Larry J. Kricka and Peter Wilding
date made
2012
ID Number
2014.0247.38
accession number
2014.0247
catalog number
2014.0247.38
serial number
PFR12K090944
Object Name
diagnostic
blood test
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
cardboard (container material)
Measurements
overall (box): 13 cm x 41 cm x 31.5 cm; 5 1/8 in x 16 5/32 in x 12 13/32 in
i-chroma reader: 8.3 cm x 18.5 cm x 25 cm; 3 9/32 in x 7 9/32 in x 9 27/32 in
place made
South Korea: Gangwon, Chuncheon
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1801082