# BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard (Liquistat) Fe-Cyan 1000ml | Ready-to-Use Drabkin’s Reagent ## BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard 1000ml – Liquistat Fe-Cyan Ready-to-Use Drabkin’s Reagent **BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard (Liquistat) – Fe-Cyan** is a professional laboratory reagent system supplied as **ready-to-use Drabkin’s Reagent with an Hb Standard** for quantitative haemoglobin estimation using the cyanmethemoglobin / haemiglobincyanide principle. This Microsidd listing is for the **1000 mL BIOLAB pack**. **Vendor:** BIOLAB Diagnostics **Product type:** Haematology Reagent / Haemoglobin Reagent The Drabkin Fe-Cyan method converts haemoglobin in an appropriately prepared whole-blood specimen into a stable coloured haemoglobin derivative that can be measured photometrically using a validated laboratory procedure. **Professional in-vitro laboratory use only.** This reagent system uses cyanide/ferricyanide chemistry and must be handled only by appropriately trained laboratory personnel following the current BIOLAB Instructions for Use, Safety Data Sheet, institutional SOP and applicable chemical-safety procedures. * * * ## BIOLAB Haemoglobin Liquistat – Key Features - **Brand:** BIOLAB Diagnostics - **Product:** Haemoglobin with Standard - **Series / Format:** Liquistat - **Method:** Fe-Cyan / Drabkin’s cyanmethemoglobin method - **Pack Size:** 1000 mL - **Drabkin’s Reagent:** Ready to use - **Hb Standard:** Included - Designed for quantitative haemoglobin measurement in professional laboratory workflows - Suitable for appropriate whole-blood specimens according to laboratory procedure - Designed for colorimetric / photometric haemoglobin estimation - Suitable for diagnostic laboratories, pathology laboratories, hospitals, teaching laboratories and research settings - **Professional laboratory use only** * * * ## Product Specifications | | | | --- | --- | | **Product Name** | Haemoglobin with Standard | | **Brand** | BIOLAB Diagnostics | | **Format** | Liquistat | | **Method** | Fe-Cyan / Cyanmethemoglobin / Drabkin Method | | **Reagent** | Ready-to-Use Drabkin’s Reagent | | **Standard** | Haemoglobin Standard Included | | **Pack Size** | 1000 mL | | **Primary Application** | Quantitative Haemoglobin Estimation | | **Typical Specimen** | Whole Blood according to validated laboratory procedure | | **Measurement** | Photometric / Colorimetric | | **Use Environment** | Professional Laboratory / IVD Workflow | **Important:** Exact Hb-standard concentration, analytical procedure, incubation time, calculation, wavelength range, reagent stability and storage must be taken from the current BIOLAB bottle label and package insert supplied with your batch. * * * ## What Is Drabkin’s Reagent Used For? Drabkin’s reagent is used in a classical laboratory method for the quantitative determination of haemoglobin concentration in blood. In the cyanmethemoglobin / haemiglobincyanide method, haemoglobin is chemically converted into a stable coloured derivative whose intensity can be measured using an appropriate photometer or colorimeter. The amount of light absorbed by the resulting solution is related to the haemoglobin concentration in the specimen. * * * ## How Does the Fe-Cyan / Cyanmethemoglobin Method Work? The Drabkin method uses ferricyanide/cyanide reaction chemistry. In simplified terms: 1. Haemoglobin is released from the red blood cells. 2. Ferricyanide chemistry converts haemoglobin to methemoglobin. 3. Methemoglobin reacts further to form cyanmethemoglobin / haemiglobincyanide. 4. The resulting coloured solution is measured photometrically. 5. The specimen result is determined according to the validated method and Hb standard supplied with the reagent system. Drabkin-based methods are commonly measured around **540 nm**, but the exact instrument settings and analytical procedure for this BIOLAB product must follow the current manufacturer instructions. * * * ## Why Is an Hb Standard Included? The supplied **Haemoglobin Standard** provides a reference material for the analytical procedure. Depending on the BIOLAB method instructions and laboratory setup, the standard may be used as part of the calibration, comparison or calculation procedure required to determine haemoglobin concentration. **Do not assume the standard concentration or calculation factor from another manufacturer's Drabkin kit.** Use the concentration printed on the current BIOLAB Hb Standard label supplied with your pack. * * * ## Ready-to-Use Drabkin’s Reagent BIOLAB identifies this Liquistat product as a **ready-to-use Drabkin’s reagent**. This reduces the need to prepare the stock reagent from individual chemicals before routine use. Ready-to-use does not mean that all analytical steps can be omitted. Laboratories still need to follow the manufacturer-specified: - Specimen volume - Reagent volume - Mixing procedure - Reaction / incubation time - Instrument wavelength - Blanking procedure - Standard procedure - Result calculation - Quality-control process * * * ## Suitable Specimen – Whole Blood The Drabkin cyanmethemoglobin procedure is intended for appropriately collected whole-blood specimens. The exact specimen requirement and anticoagulant must follow the laboratory's validated method and current BIOLAB instructions. For professional haematology specimen collection, browse the [**Microsidd Blood Collection Tubes Collection**](https://microsidd.com/collections/blood-collection-tubes). Microsidd also supplies [**K3 EDTA Blood Collection Tubes 2ml**](https://microsidd.com/products/k3-edta-blood-collection-tubes-2ml) for professional whole-blood haematology workflows. * * * ## What Equipment Is Required? The BIOLAB Haemoglobin reagent is intended for an appropriate laboratory colorimetric or photometric workflow. Depending on the laboratory method, the testing setup may require: - Photometer, colorimeter or compatible laboratory instrument - Appropriate cuvettes - Laboratory test tubes - Calibrated micropipettes or laboratory pipettes - Whole-blood specimen - BIOLAB ready-to-use Drabkin reagent - BIOLAB Hb Standard supplied with the pack - Applicable laboratory quality-control materials - Suitable PPE Confirm instrument compatibility and exact analytical settings before ordering if the reagent is being purchased for a particular analyser or photometer workflow. * * * ## Drabkin Method vs Digital Haemoglobin Meters Laboratories can measure haemoglobin using different analytical approaches. This BIOLAB product is a **reagent-based laboratory method** and should not be confused with disposable-strip haemoglobin meters. | Feature | BIOLAB Drabkin Reagent | Digital Hb Meter | | --- | --- | --- | | **Method Type** | Laboratory colorimetric / photometric reagent method | Meter + compatible disposable strip system | | **Consumable** | Liquid reagent + standard | Model-specific Hb test strips | | **Workflow** | Bench laboratory procedure | Portable / point-of-care workflow depending on model | | **Operator** | Trained laboratory personnel | Depends on the meter's intended use | | **Best Choice Depends On** | Laboratory volume, equipment, validated method, turnaround requirements and intended testing environment | | For portable haemoglobin testing systems, also see the [**TrueHb Haemoglobin Meter Combo**](https://microsidd.com/products/truehb-hemoglobin-meter-with-25-strips) and [**Mission / ACON Haemoglobin Meter**](https://microsidd.com/products/mission-hb-monitor-with-50-strips). * * * ## Drabkin Method vs Sahli’s Haemoglobin Method The BIOLAB Fe-Cyan reagent should also not be confused with the traditional Sahli acid-haematin method. The Drabkin / cyanmethemoglobin approach relies on photometric measurement of a chemically converted haemoglobin derivative, whereas the traditional Sahli method uses visual colour comparison. Microsidd also supplies the [**Haemoglobin HB Tube for Sahli’s Hemoglobinometer**](https://microsidd.com/products/haemoglobin-hb-tube) for laboratories specifically using that traditional workflow. * * * ## Who Is BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard Suitable For? This professional reagent system may be relevant for: - Diagnostic laboratories - Pathology laboratories - Haematology laboratories - Hospital laboratories - Clinical laboratories - Medical colleges - Teaching laboratories - Research laboratories - Institutional laboratory procurement * * * ## Important Chemical Safety – Cyanide-Containing Method **Drabkin / Fe-Cyan reagents require appropriate chemical-safety controls.** The cyanmethemoglobin method involves cyanide-containing chemistry. Personnel must therefore: - Use appropriate laboratory PPE - Never pipette reagent by mouth - Avoid ingestion and contact with skin and eyes - Follow the current BIOLAB Safety Data Sheet - Follow institutional chemical-safety procedures - Keep the reagent away from incompatible chemicals - Manage spills according to the applicable SDS and laboratory procedure - Dispose of used reagent through the approved hazardous laboratory-waste route **Do not dispose of cyanide-containing reagent as ordinary domestic waste or assume it can be poured into a drain.** Follow local regulations, institutional hazardous-waste procedures and the current manufacturer SDS. * * * ## Storage, Expiry & Reagent Integrity Store the BIOLAB Haemoglobin reagent and Hb Standard according to the exact storage conditions stated on their current labels and package insert. Good laboratory practice includes: - Keep containers securely closed when not in use - Protect reagents from contamination - Follow the labelled temperature range - Protect from unsuitable heat and light where instructed - Do not interchange reagent or standard caps - Do not use visibly contaminated material - Do not use reagent or standard beyond the labelled expiry date - Observe any separate storage instruction printed on the Hb Standard **Expiry varies by batch.** Check the current bottle and standard labels supplied with your product rather than relying on an old online expiry date. * * * ## Explore Laboratory Reagents at Microsidd BIOLAB Haemoglobin Liquistat forms part of Microsidd India's professional laboratory-reagent catalogue. Browse: - [**Laboratory Reagents & Chemicals**](https://microsidd.com/collections/chemicals-liquids) - [**Laboratory Needs**](https://microsidd.com/collections/laboratory-needs) - [**Blood Collection Tubes**](https://microsidd.com/collections/blood-collection-tubes) Laboratories can therefore source reagents, specimen-collection products, haemoglobin testing products and other professional laboratory supplies through the same specialist catalogue. * * * ## Benefits of BIOLAB Haemoglobin Liquistat - Ready-to-use Drabkin reagent format - Hb Standard supplied with the reagent system - 1000 mL laboratory pack - Established Fe-Cyan / cyanmethemoglobin analytical principle - Designed for quantitative haemoglobin testing workflows - Suitable for laboratories already using colorimetric or photometric Hb procedures - No need to prepare basic Drabkin reagent from individual raw chemicals before routine use - Suitable for professional diagnostic, teaching and institutional laboratory environments * * * ## Why Buy BIOLAB Haemoglobin Reagent from Microsidd India? Haemoglobin reagents should be selected by verifying the **exact method, brand, reagent format, standard, pack size, instrument compatibility and specimen workflow**. Microsidd India combines online ordering with a Bengaluru-based diagnostic and laboratory-products business. | Buying Consideration | Microsidd India | General Local Market / Marketplace | | --- | --- | --- | | **Exact Product Identification** | BIOLAB Liquistat Fe-Cyan / Drabkin system clearly identified | Detail depends on individual seller | | **Hb Standard** | Listing clearly identifies that Hb Standard is included | May not always be clear from abbreviated listings | | **Pack Size** | 1000 mL clearly stated | Variant information may differ by seller | | **Method Information** | Fe-Cyan / Drabkin / cyanmethemoglobin workflow explained | May be limited to a short product title | | **Related Laboratory Products** | EDTA tubes, Hb systems, reagents and laboratory consumables available | Depends on seller catalogue | | **GST Invoice** | Available for eligible purchases | Seller dependent | | **Bengaluru Presence** | Physical business presence in RT Nagar, Bengaluru | Depends on seller/location | | **Institutional Procurement** | Bulk/laboratory requirements may be supported subject to stock | Varies by seller | | **India-Wide Ordering** | Online ordering to serviceable PIN codes across India | Depends on marketplace and seller | Microsidd's product pages are structured to help laboratories verify the exact reagent and method before purchase rather than relying only on product photographs or abbreviated marketplace titles. * * * ## Buy BIOLAB Haemoglobin Drabkin Reagent in Bangalore **Microsidd India** is a medical, diagnostic and laboratory-products supplier based in **RT Nagar, Bengaluru**. Laboratories searching for **Drabkin’s reagent in Bangalore**, **BIOLAB Haemoglobin reagent Bengaluru**, cyanmethemoglobin reagent supplier Bangalore, haemoglobin reagent with standard, Fe-Cyan reagent, haematology reagents near RT Nagar or laboratory reagents in Bengaluru can check current availability through Microsidd.com. For planned local pickup or a specific batch / shelf-life requirement, contact Microsidd before visiting or ordering. * * * ## Microsidd India – NAP **Business Name:** Microsidd India **Address:** #09, Green Chambers, 14th Cross, RT Nagar, Bengaluru – 560032, Karnataka, India **Phone / WhatsApp:** +91 63667 72288 **Email:** support@microsidd.com **Website:** https://microsidd.com **Working Hours:** Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST [**View Microsidd India on Google Maps**](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Microsidd+India/@13.0193885,77.5967849,17z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x3bae3d88d30dba57:0x8fc1ceef7bbff265!2sMicrosidd+India!8m2!3d13.0193885!4d77.5967849!16s%2Fg%2F11bw7cvpyd!3m5!1s0x3bae3d88d30dba57:0x8fc1ceef7bbff265!8m2!3d13.0193885!4d77.5967849!16s%2Fg%2F11bw7cvpyd?entry=ttu) For additional local information, visit [**Microsidd India – Medical & Laboratory Supplies Bangalore**](https://microsidd.com/pages/microsidd-india-bangalore). * * * ## Frequently Asked Questions – BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard ### What is BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard? It is a professional laboratory haemoglobin reagent system consisting of ready-to-use Drabkin’s reagent supplied with an Hb Standard. ### What is the pack size? This Microsidd listing is for the **1000 mL** presentation. ### What method does it use? BIOLAB identifies the product as **Liquistat Fe-Cyan**, corresponding to the Drabkin cyanmethemoglobin / haemiglobincyanide approach. ### Is the Drabkin reagent ready to use? Yes. BIOLAB identifies this product as a **ready-to-use Drabkin’s reagent**. ### Does it include haemoglobin standard? Yes. The BIOLAB product is supplied with an **Hb Standard**. ### What is the concentration of the supplied Hb Standard? Use the concentration printed on the current standard label supplied with your BIOLAB kit. Do not assume a concentration from another manufacturer's Drabkin reagent. ### What specimen is used? The Drabkin haemoglobin method is used with appropriately collected whole blood according to the laboratory's validated procedure. ### Can EDTA whole blood be used? EDTA whole blood is commonly used in professional haematology workflows. Confirm the accepted specimen and anticoagulant in the current BIOLAB Instructions for Use before testing. ### What wavelength is used for the Drabkin method? Cyanmethemoglobin methods are commonly measured around **540 nm**. Follow the exact BIOLAB method sheet and instrument instructions for the required wavelength and blanking procedure. ### Can it be used with a semi-auto analyser? The product may be suitable for compatible photometric laboratory workflows, but compatibility depends on the analyser, method programming, reagent volume and instrument settings. Confirm compatibility before ordering for a specific analyser. ### Is this the same as a digital haemoglobin meter? No. This is a liquid reagent-based laboratory method. Digital Hb meters use their own instrument-specific strips or cuvettes and procedures. ### Is this the same as Sahli’s method? No. Sahli’s method is a different traditional haemoglobin-estimation approach based on acid haematin and visual colour comparison. ### Does the reagent contain cyanide chemistry? The Fe-Cyan / cyanmethemoglobin method involves cyanide-containing chemistry. Appropriate PPE, chemical-safety procedures and manufacturer SDS requirements must therefore be followed. ### Can the reagent be pipetted by mouth? **No.** Laboratory reagents of this type must never be pipetted by mouth. Use suitable calibrated laboratory pipetting equipment. ### Can unused reagent be poured into a normal drain? Do not assume that cyanide-containing laboratory reagent can be disposed of through a normal drain. Follow the current BIOLAB SDS, institutional hazardous-chemical disposal procedure and applicable regulations. ### How should the reagent be stored? Follow the exact storage conditions stated on the current BIOLAB reagent bottle and package insert. The Hb Standard may have separate storage requirements and should be stored according to its own label. ### What is the expiry? Expiry varies by batch. Check the supplied reagent and standard labels. Customers needing a specific minimum remaining shelf life should contact Microsidd before ordering. ### Is this reagent for home self-testing? No. It is intended for professional in-vitro laboratory use by trained personnel. ### Where can I buy BIOLAB Drabkin’s Reagent in Bangalore? BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard 1000 mL can be ordered through Microsidd.com subject to current availability. Microsidd India is based in RT Nagar, Bengaluru. ### Does Microsidd ship this reagent outside Bangalore? Microsidd supplies professional laboratory products to serviceable locations across India, subject to current stock, product handling requirements and courier serviceability. ### Can laboratories place institutional or bulk orders? Bulk and institutional requirements may be supported depending on stock availability, quantity, remaining shelf life and applicable commercial terms. * * * ## Professional Laboratory & Medical Disclaimer **BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard (Liquistat) is intended for professional in-vitro laboratory use by appropriately trained personnel.** The information on this product page is provided for product identification, procurement and general educational purposes. It does not replace: - The current BIOLAB Instructions for Use - The reagent and Hb Standard labels - The current BIOLAB Safety Data Sheet - Laboratory SOPs - Instrument operating instructions - Calibration and quality-control procedures - Specimen collection requirements - Chemical-safety procedures - Professional laboratory interpretation A haemoglobin result is a laboratory measurement and should not be interpreted independently as a diagnosis. Results should be evaluated by appropriately qualified healthcare or laboratory professionals together with patient information, reference intervals, quality-control status and other investigations where required. If information on the supplied BIOLAB label, package insert or SDS differs from general information displayed online, the current manufacturer documentation supplied with the product takes precedence. * * * ## No Return / No Exchange **This laboratory reagent is non-returnable and non-exchangeable once correctly supplied.** Please verify before ordering: - **Brand:** BIOLAB Diagnostics - **Product:** Haemoglobin with Standard - **Method:** Liquistat / Fe-Cyan / Drabkin - **Pack Size:** 1000 mL - **Hb Standard:** Included - Required analytical method - Instrument compatibility - Specimen requirements - Storage requirements - Required remaining shelf life Ordering the wrong reagent, methodology, pack size or instrument-incompatible product is not considered a product defect where the supplied item matches the confirmed order. Laboratory reagents may be affected by temperature, storage conditions, contamination and handling after delivery. Correctly supplied reagents therefore cannot normally be accepted back into saleable inventory. Genuine cases involving incorrect supply, verified transit damage, materially misdescribed goods or other remedies required under applicable law will be handled according to the [**Microsidd Refund, Return, Replacement & Cancellation Policy**](https://microsidd.com/pages/cancellation-and-refunds). **An original, continuous, unedited and uncut unboxing video is compulsory for delivery-related claims involving an incorrect, missing or damaged product.** The recording must begin before opening the parcel. Open the outer carton carefully by **cutting the sealing tape with a blade or appropriate cutter; do not tear open the carton**. Keep the courier label, sealed package, reagent, Hb Standard and product condition continuously visible during opening. * * * ## BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard 1000ml – Product Entity Summary **Product:** Haemoglobin with Standard **Brand:** BIOLAB Diagnostics **Series:** Liquistat **Method:** Fe-Cyan / Drabkin / Cyanmethemoglobin **Pack Size:** 1000 mL **Reagent:** Ready-to-Use Drabkin’s Reagent **Standard:** Hb Standard Included **Category:** Haematology / Haemoglobin Laboratory Reagent **Primary Application:** Quantitative Haemoglobin Estimation **Typical Specimen:** Whole Blood according to validated procedure **Measurement:** Colorimetric / Photometric **Use:** Professional In-Vitro Laboratory Use Only **Typical Users:** Diagnostic, Pathology, Haematology, Hospital, Teaching & Research Laboratories **Supplier:** Microsidd India **Supplier Location:** RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ## Details - **Price:** 315.0 INR - **Vendor:** Biolab - **Type:** Haematology Reagent / Haemoglobin Reagent - **Tags:** biolab ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 315.00 INR | In stock | ## Images - BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard Liquistat Fe-Cyan Drabkins Reagent 1000ml - BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard Liquistat Fe-Cyan Drabkins Reagent 1000ml - BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard Liquistat Fe-Cyan Drabkins Reagent 1000ml - BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard Liquistat Fe-Cyan Drabkins Reagent 1000ml - BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard Liquistat Fe-Cyan Drabkins Reagent 1000ml - BIOLAB Haemoglobin with Standard Liquistat Fe-Cyan Drabkins Reagent 1000ml --- > Source: [Microsidd India](https://microsidd.com/products/biolab-haemoglobin-with-standard-drabkins-reagent-1000ml) > Updated: 2026-11-06