Patent ID: 8736824
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A blood analysis apparatus, comprising: an analysis section configured to (i) compare a measurement spectrum obtained regarding red blood cells with a standard spectrum of each of heme, biliverdin, and bilirubin, (ii) cause the measurement spectrum to belong to any one of the standard spectra, (iii) compare each measurement spectrum obtained in a plurality of areas of one red blood cell with the standard spectra, (iv) calculate one of a number and ratio of (a) measurement spectra caused to belong to the standard spectrum of heme, (b) measurement spectra caused to belong to the standard spectrum of biliverdin, and (c) measurement spectra caused to belong to the standard spectrum of bilirubin; and (v) output a quality of blood based on the calculated number or ratio.