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What are the clinical applications of colorimeter?

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Colorimeters are basically used to estimate colored compounds and are indicative of specific levels of compounds in the solution. From a clinical point of view, knowing the levels of certain compounds in body fluids is imperative for accurate diagnosis of an ailment. Consider glucose, which is clinically estimated by colorimetric method and is indicative whether of not a person is suffering from diabetes, amongst other indications.

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