Digital Hemoglobin Monitoring Systems: Purchasing & Configuration Guide
Dr Pramod kumar
Choosing a digital hemoglobin meter involves more than comparing technical specifications.
You also need to choose the correct pack configuration.
On Microsidd.com, the Quikchek Plus, Mission Hb and TrueHb systems are available in different combinations of meters, starter strips, refill strips and accessories. Buying the wrong configuration can mean receiving a meter without strips, purchasing replacement strips for an incompatible system, or buying fewer strips than expected.
This purchasing guide explains the available configurations for the three main digital hemoglobin testing systems:
- Quikchek Plus Hb by ACON
- Mission Hb by Mission / ACON
- TrueHb Hemometer
The most important rule is simple:
Hemoglobin test strips are system-specific. Quikchek Plus, Mission Hb and TrueHb strips should not be interchanged between these platforms.
Digital Hemoglobin Meter Configurations at a Glance
| Brand Platform | Configuration | Included Contents | Best Suited For | Compatible Replacement Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quikchek Plus ACON |
Meter Only |
1 × Quikchek Plus Hb Meter Hb test strips are not included |
Existing Quikchek Plus users, replacement-meter purchases or professional setups that prefer to order strips separately. | Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips – 50 Pack |
| Meter + 50 Strips Combo |
1 × Quikchek Plus Hb Meter 50 × compatible Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips |
First-time users and professional buyers who want a ready meter-and-strip combination. | Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips – 50 Pack | |
|
Mission Hb Mission / ACON |
Starter Kit |
1 × Mission Hb Meter 10 × Mission Hb Test Strips 1 × Lancing Device 1 × Carry Case User Guide |
Lower-volume users, new users and facilities that want to begin with a smaller initial strip quantity. | Mission Hemoglobin Test Strips – 50 Pack |
| Extended Combo – Total 60 Strips |
1 × Mission Hb Starter Kit 10 × strips supplied with meter 50 × additional Mission Hb refill strips Total: 60 Hb Test Strips |
Clinics, laboratories, health camps and users expecting regular or higher-volume Hb testing. | Mission Hemoglobin Test Strips – 50 Pack | |
|
TrueHb Standard System |
Meter Pack |
1 × TrueHb Hemometer Lancing Device Control Solution Pouch User Manual Warranty Card |
Existing TrueHb strip users, replacement-meter purchases or customers who prefer to purchase strips separately. | TrueHb Hemoglobin Test Strips – 50 Pack |
| Complete Combo – 50 Strips |
1 × TrueHb Hemometer 50 × TrueHb Test Strips 50 × Lancets Lancing Device Pouch Charger USB Cable Control Solution User Manual Warranty Card |
Users who want a complete TrueHb setup with a substantial initial strip supply. | TrueHb Hemoglobin Test Strips – 50 Pack |
Important: Product packaging can be revised by manufacturers. Always check the current Microsidd product listing for the exact supplied contents before ordering.
The Most Important Buying Rule: Match the Strip to the Meter
Digital hemoglobin test strips are not generic consumables.
Each strip system is designed to work with a particular meter platform.
For the three systems covered in this guide:
- Quikchek Plus Meter → Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips
- Mission Hb Meter → Mission Hb Test Strips
- TrueHb Hemometer → TrueHb Test Strips
Do not choose strips simply because:
- They look similar
- They measure the same parameter
- They require a similar blood volume
- The strip physically appears capable of entering the meter
- The two meters are both described as digital Hb systems
Meter-strip compatibility depends on the complete analytical system, including strip chemistry, coding, calibration, optical measurement and reaction characteristics.
Quikchek Plus: Which Configuration Should You Buy?
Option 1: Quikchek Plus Hb Meter Only
The current standalone Quikchek Plus Hb Meter listing is a meter-only purchase for Hb testing purposes.
Compatible Hb test strips must be purchased separately.
This option makes sense when:
- You already own compatible Quikchek Plus strips.
- You are replacing an existing meter.
- Your clinic purchases strips separately in planned quantities.
- You want to select the meter and refill quantity independently.
Option 2: Quikchek Plus Hb Meter with 50 Strips
This Microsidd combo provides:
1 Quikchek Plus Hb Meter + 50 compatible Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips
This is generally the simpler configuration for a new user because both the meter and compatible consumables are purchased together.
View Quikchek Plus Hb Meter with 50 Strips
Quikchek Plus Replacement Strips
Once the original strips have been used, only the consumables need to be reordered.
Buy Quikchek Plus Hb Test Strips – 50 Pack
Mission Hb: Starter Kit or 60-Strip Combo?
Option 1: Mission Hb Starter Kit with 10 Strips
The Mission Hb starter configuration already contains a small initial supply of test strips.
The current pack includes:
- 1 Mission Hb Hemoglobin Meter
- 10 compatible Mission Hb Test Strips
- 1 Lancing Device
- 1 Carry Case
- User Guide / Instruction Manual
This configuration can be useful when you want to begin with a smaller strip quantity.
View Mission Hb Meter with 10 Strips
Option 2: Mission Hb Meter Combo with Total 60 Strips
The larger Microsidd configuration combines:
Mission starter kit with 10 strips + additional 50-strip refill pack = 60 strips total.
This configuration can reduce the need for an immediate refill purchase and is particularly practical for:
- Clinics
- Diagnostic centres
- Health-screening camps
- Mobile healthcare programmes
- Facilities expecting repeated Hb testing
View Mission Hb Meter Combo with Total 60 Strips
Mission Hb Replacement Strips
Customers who already own the compatible meter can order:
Mission Hemoglobin Test Strips – 50 Pack
TrueHb: Meter Pack or Complete 50-Strip Combo?
Option 1: TrueHb Hemometer Pack
The current standalone TrueHb pack includes the TrueHb Hemometer together with associated kit components such as:
- TrueHb Hemometer
- Lancing Device
- Control Solution
- Pouch
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
This configuration can make sense when:
- You already own valid TrueHb strips.
- You need to replace an existing meter.
- You prefer to purchase strips separately.
Option 2: TrueHb Hemoglobin Meter with 50 Strips
The current combo is a more complete initial testing configuration.
The live Microsidd listing includes:
- 1 TrueHb Hemometer
- 50 TrueHb Test Strips
- 50 Lancets
- Lancing Device
- Pouch
- Charger
- USB Cable
- Control Solution
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
View TrueHb Hemoglobin Meter with 50 Strips
TrueHb Replacement Strips
For users who already own the compatible standard TrueHb Hemometer:
Buy TrueHb Hemoglobin Test Strips – 50 Pack
Which Configuration Is Better for a First-Time Buyer?
If you do not already own compatible test strips, a meter-and-strip configuration usually simplifies your first purchase.
For example:
- Quikchek Plus: consider the meter + 50 strips combo because the standalone meter does not include Hb strips.
- Mission Hb: the starter meter already includes 10 strips; choose the 60-strip combo when you expect more regular testing.
- TrueHb: the complete 50-strip combo provides both the meter and a larger initial consumable supply.
The best configuration depends on expected testing volume, existing stock and the exact workflow of the user or facility.
Which Configuration Is Better for an Existing Meter Owner?
If you already have a functioning meter, you normally do not need another complete kit.
Instead, identify the exact meter and purchase its compatible refill:
- Quikchek Plus → Quikchek Plus Hb Strips 50
- Mission Hb → Mission Hb Strips 50
- TrueHb → TrueHb Test Strips 50
Before reordering, check:
- Meter brand
- Meter model
- Compatible strip name
- Required quantity
- Expiry information
Which Configuration Is Better for a Clinic or Laboratory?
Professional buyers should think beyond the initial meter price.
Consider:
- Expected tests per day or month
- Replacement-strip availability
- Strip pack size
- Storage requirements
- Expiry management
- Quality-control requirements
- Sample volume
- Testing time
- Meter memory
- Staff training
A lower initial meter cost may not always be the most important factor if the testing site needs regular access to compatible consumables.
Do Not Choose the Meter Without Checking Future Strip Availability
The reusable meter is purchased once, but test strips are consumed continuously.
Before choosing any digital Hb system, verify that you can conveniently reorder the correct replacement strips.
This is particularly important for clinics and laboratories where an unavailable consumable can temporarily stop testing even when the meter itself is functioning perfectly.
Meter Pack vs Combo vs Refill: What Do These Terms Mean?
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Meter Only / Meter Pack | Primarily the reusable device and its listed accessories; check whether test strips are included. |
| Starter Kit | Meter supplied with a small initial quantity of compatible strips and selected accessories. |
| Complete Combo | Meter combined with a larger quantity of compatible test strips. |
| Refill Pack | Replacement test strips for customers who already own the compatible meter. |
Quick Purchasing Checklist
Before placing a digital hemoglobin meter order, verify:
- ✓ Exact brand and meter model
- ✓ Whether test strips are included
- ✓ Number of strips included
- ✓ Correct replacement-strip product
- ✓ Pack quantity
- ✓ Required accessories
- ✓ Expected monthly testing volume
- ✓ Strip expiry and storage requirements
- ✓ Whether you already own usable compatible strips
This simple check can prevent one of the most common Hb-meter purchasing mistakes: buying a meter and assuming compatible strips are automatically included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are hemoglobin test strips interchangeable between Quikchek Plus, Mission Hb and TrueHb?
No. Treat each of these as a separate meter-and-strip platform. Purchase the replacement strips specified for your exact meter.
Does the Quikchek Plus standalone meter include test strips?
No. The current standalone Quikchek Plus Hb Meter listing states that Hb strips are sold separately.
Can I buy Quikchek Plus with strips included?
Yes. Microsidd offers a separate Quikchek Plus Hb Meter with 50 compatible test strips.
How many strips are included with the Mission Hb starter kit?
The current Mission Hb starter configuration includes 10 compatible Hb test strips.
How many strips are included in the larger Mission Hb combo?
The combo contains 10 strips from the starter kit plus an additional 50-strip refill pack, giving 60 strips in total.
Can I buy only Mission Hb replacement strips?
Yes. Mission Hb Test Strips are available separately in a 50-strip refill pack.
Does the TrueHb standalone meter automatically include 50 strips?
No. The standalone meter and the meter + 50-strip combo are separate product configurations.
What is included in the TrueHb 50-strip combo?
The current listing includes the TrueHb Hemometer, 50 TrueHb strips, 50 lancets, lancing device, pouch, charger, USB cable, control solution, user manual and warranty card.
Which configuration should I buy if I already own the meter?
Usually the compatible 50-strip refill is the appropriate choice unless you also need to replace the meter.
Which configuration is best for a new user?
A meter-and-strip combination can be more convenient because it provides the reusable meter together with compatible consumables. The appropriate quantity depends on expected testing volume.
Should a clinic buy the largest pack automatically?
Not necessarily. Estimate testing volume and consider strip expiry, storage, procurement frequency and quality-control requirements before choosing quantities.
Can a Mission Hb strip be used in Quikchek Plus because both are associated with ACON?
No. The brand relationship does not make the strip systems interchangeable. Use only the strip specified for the exact meter platform.
Compare the Three Hemoglobin Meter Systems
If you are still deciding which meter platform to purchase rather than which pack configuration to choose, read:
Quikchek Plus vs Mission vs TrueHb Hemoglobin Meter Comparison
For a broader explanation of digital Hb testing:
Hemoglobin Meters & Test Strips Complete Guide
Brand-Specific Buying & Compatibility Guides
Quikchek Plus Hb Complete Guide
Learn about the Quikchek Plus meter and strip system
Quikchek Plus Strip Compatibility
Check compatible Quikchek Plus Hb strips
Mission Hb Complete Guide
Learn about the Mission Hb meter and strips
Mission Hb Strip Compatibility Guide
Check compatible Mission Hb strips
TrueHb Hemometer Complete Guide
Learn about the TrueHb Hemometer and strips
TrueHb Test Strip Compatibility Guide
Check compatible TrueHb test strips
Shop Digital Hemoglobin Meters & Test Strips
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Microsidd provides digital Hb meters, compatible replacement test strips and meter-and-strip combinations for personal, clinical and professional point-of-care workflows.
Important Purchasing Note
Always verify the exact pack configuration before ordering.
A product title containing the meter name does not automatically mean that test strips are included. Similarly, a meter-and-strip combo may contain a different number of strips from the meter's standard starter configuration.
Manufacturer packaging and kit contents can also change. The current Microsidd product listing should therefore be checked before purchase.
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