University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Accession Number
1977.8.33 a-d
Description
Clear glass bottle (a) of Albumintest reagent tablets wiht black metal screw cap (b) housed in rectangular white and grey paper box (c) and folded paper instruction sheet (d); paper label affixed to the bottle contains information similar to that printed on the box.
Clear glass bottle (a) of Albumintest reagent tablets wiht black metal screw cap (b) housed in rectangular white and grey paper box (c) and folded paper instruction sheet (d); paper label affixed to the bottle contains information similar to that printed on the box.
Number Of Parts
4
Part Names
a - bottle
b - box
c - cap
d - instruction sheet
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J. W. Scott.
Printed on bottle label: "36 // ALBUMINTEST // REAGENT TABLETS // NO. 2207 // A TEST FOR // ALBUMIN // NOT FOR INTERNAL USE // ACTIVE INGREDIENTS // SODIUM MOLYBDATE // CITRIC ACID // EFFERVESCENT BASE // AMES COMPANY, INC. // E12 - 4105 // KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED // AN // AMESCO // PRODUCT // To make reagent // solution dissolve one // tablet in each 4 cc of // water. // see instruction sheet // for testing methods // ELKHART, INDIANA, U.S.A.";
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A5-5 Box 3 Row D
Length
a - 7.1 cm
b - 7.9 cm
d - 16.5 cm
Width
b - 3.5 cm
d - 13.4 cm
Depth
b - 3.5 cm
Diameter
a - 2.6 cm
c - 2.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
d - opened flat
Condition Remarks
Paper faded to tan on half of first section; box shows wear around edges; bottle in excellent condition; tablets inside bottle appear deteriated
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Research Facts
Patients who have chronic liver disease and kidney disorders are at risk of developing abnormal Albumin concentrations in the blood. Albumin has special relevance to patients with diabetes because its presence in urine is a marker of diabetic kidney disease. The Albumin test allows for timely and accurate assessment of kidney disease; resulting in the correct adjustment of treatment and accurate monitoring of the complications of diabetes.
Albuminometer, which is a long, cylindrical glass tube; the bottom tapers to a rounded and closed glass-filled point that extends from the base of the tube; the top has an open, flat rim around the tube opening; a white-filled graduated scale runs along the side of the tube.
Albuminometer, which is a long, cylindrical glass tube; the bottom tapers to a rounded and closed glass-filled point that extends from the base of the tube; the top has an open, flat rim around the tube opening; a white-filled graduated scale runs along the side of the tube.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Used by either Dr. C.H. Bird or by Dr. H. Godfrey Bird of Gananoque, Ontario
Etched into the glass in fancy script is the word "Albuminometer"; the company logo "AHT // CO [the "AHT" is underlined and below it is then"CO"]" is located just above increment lines and etched into the glass are "R [script] // 26 // ml [script] // U [script] // 10 // 9 // 8 // 7 // 6 // 5 // 4 // 3 // 2 // 1"; the word "Germany" is etched into the tube in script
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-12
Dimension Notes
Length 16.5 cm x Diam. 2.2 cm
Condition Remarks
Tube is clean, with minor dirty scuff marks
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Scientific Instruments Laboratory Apparatus and Supplies Catalog (JC-141)," Central Scientific Company of Canada, Toronto, 1942, p. 658 (similar to item # 43005) (see attached photocopy); CD #2
All-metal tube with a hidden point in plastic case; the automatic blood lancet consists of a cylindrical piece of metal with a sharp point inside a hollow cylindrical tube with a spring-loaded device at one end and a small opening for the point at the other end; the centre has screw threads which a…
(a) Cylindrical chrome lancet, with a spring-loaded blade threading around the top of the cylinder to attach (b); on one side is the mechanical blade release and at bottom, a flat, circular knob to arm the spring mechanism; (b) chrome cylinder with a small hole through the centre to accomodate the …
(a) Cylindrical chrome lancet, with a spring-loaded blade threading around the top of the cylinder to attach (b); on one side is the mechanical blade release and at bottom, a flat, circular knob to arm the spring mechanism; (b) chrome cylinder with a small hole through the centre to accomodate the spring-loaded blade; top flares; bottom, inside, has threading to attach to (a); the device screws on and allows the operator to control the length of the extended blade.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - blade assembly - Size: Length 11.2 cm x Width 1.0 cm x Depth 1.0 cm
b - guard - Size: Length 3.6 cm x Diam. 1.0 cm
Provenance
Owned and used by Dr. Burns of Napanee, Ont., a 1947 graduate of the Queen's University Medical Program; some items belonged to Dr. Stratton, who held the Napanee practice prior to Dr. Burns.
Engraved on centre column: "TRUDELL // GERMANY" and on reverse: "CHROME"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-11
Condition Remarks
Tarnished; spring-loading mechanism still functions
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
JPG
Reference Comments
"Sklar Surgical Instruments, Suction & Pressure Apparatus," 75th anniv. ed., by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc, 1967, p. 32 (similar to item #115-45) (see attached photocopy); CD #9
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Accession Number
1966.3.2 a-ap
Description
Urinary cabinet, a brown, rectangular wooden box with hinged lid; the inside of the case is lined with velvet; in the main part of the case, there are seven compartments of equal size along the back wall that hold the bottles (a,d,g,j,m,p, and s), together with their domed lids and pointed stoppers…
Urinary cabinet, a brown, rectangular wooden box with hinged lid; the inside of the case is lined with velvet; in the main part of the case, there are seven compartments of equal size along the back wall that hold the bottles (a,d,g,j,m,p, and s), together with their domed lids and pointed stoppers; in front of these compartments are three other compartments, one of which is on the left and contains the jar (l,m) and Petrie dishes ([ab] to [ag]); the middle section contains a box with the urinometer (items [ai]-[ak]); though not numbered, there are also two packets of litmus paper in the kit.
Number Of Parts
42
Part Names
a - bottle - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
b - bottle stopper - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
c - domed lid - Size: Length 2.8 cm x Diam. 1.6 cm
d - bottle - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
e - bottle stopper - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
f - domed lid - Size: Length 2.8 cm x Diam. 1.6 cm
g - bottle - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
h - bottle stopper - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
i - domed lid - Size: Length 2.8 cm x Diam. 1.6 cm
j - bottle - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
k - bottle stopper - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
l - domed lid - Size: Length 2.8 cm x Diam. 1.6 cm
m - bottle - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
n - bottle stopper - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
o - domed lid - Size: Length 2.8 cm x Diam. 1.6 cm
p - bottle - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
q - bottle stopper - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
r - domed lid - Size: Length 2.8 cm x Diam. 1.6 cm
s - bottle - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 2.2 cm x Depth 2.2 cm
t - bottle stopper - Size: Length 2.7 cm x Diam. 0.8 cm
u - domed lid - Size: Length 2.8 cm x Diam. 1.6 cm
v - funnel - Size: Length 11.6 cm x Diam. 3.3 cm
w - test tube - Size: Length 13.7 cm x Diam. 3.1 cm
x - test tube - Size: Length 12.9 cm x Diam. 2.9 cm
y - pipette-like rod - Size: Length 13.5 cm
z - pipette - Size: Length 14.2 cm
aa - glass rod - Size: Length 14.2 cm
ab- Petrie dish - Size: Diam. 4.1 cm
ac- Petrie dish - Size: Diam. 4.1 cm
ad- Petrie dish - Size: Diam. 4.1 cm
ae- Petrie dish - Size: Diam. 4.1 cm
af- Petrie dish - Size: Diam. 4.1 cm
ag- Petrie dish - Size: Diam. 4.1 cm
ah - tweezers - Size: Length 14.1 cm
ai - top of black cardboard case - Size: Length 5.6 cm x Diam. 2.2 cm
aj - bottom of black cardboard case - Size: Length 10.8 cm x Diam. 2.2 cm
ak - urinometer - Size: Length 12.8 cm
al - spirit lamp - Size: Length 8.0 cm x Diam. 4.7 cm
am - metal attachment to jar - Size: Length 7.5 cm x Diam. 4.6 cm
an - graduated beaker - Size: Length 13.7 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
ao - tray - Size: Length 15.2 cm x Width 7.3 cm x Depth 3.3 cm
ap - case - Size: Length 22.8 cm x Width 12.6 cm x Depth 9.3 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; donated by Dr. Culnan.
Long cylindrical thermometer; mercury; bottom portion of tube clear, upper portion clear with a white scale; silver cap to top; housed in a black hard case; blue velvet interior
Automatic blood lancet, which consists of a cylindrical metal instrument with a larger tip piece, a release lever in the centre and a round, flat knob at the end; the end piece can be pulled back to move an inside lancet back, then the lever will release the spring-loaded lancet when pushed down; w…
Automatic blood lancet, which consists of a cylindrical metal instrument with a larger tip piece, a release lever in the centre and a round, flat knob at the end; the end piece can be pulled back to move an inside lancet back, then the lever will release the spring-loaded lancet when pushed down; when release, the lancet comes out from a hole in the tip; the tip piece can be adjusted up or down to expose less or more of the lancet.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned by Dr. H.C. Mabee; collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for Queen's Faculty of Medicine collection
The end of the handle has "AMSCO // USA" stamped into the metal
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-11
Temporary Location
On display, Queen's University Department of Medicine third floor, August 20, 2013.
Dimension Notes
Length 12.0 cm x Width 1.2 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear only; no staining or corrosion is visible; the moving parts move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
JPG
Reference Comments
Previous number #158; Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; very similar to 115-45 in "Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus," by J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 32 (see attached photocopy); found in Dr. H.C. Mabee's obstetrical bag (997.001.456); CD #3
Automatic blood lancet, which consists of a cylindrical metal instrument with a tip piece that tapers to a small round open end, attached to a larger-diameter gripping piece hat has a cross-hatched pattern stamped into its outer edges; the gripping piece and tip are at the end of a hollow cylindric…
Automatic blood lancet, which consists of a cylindrical metal instrument with a tip piece that tapers to a small round open end, attached to a larger-diameter gripping piece hat has a cross-hatched pattern stamped into its outer edges; the gripping piece and tip are at the end of a hollow cylindrical shaft; the other end of this shaft has a round end piece that can be pulled back to move a lancet inside the shaft; there is a long rounded release lever just before the gripping piece that will release the spring-loaded lancet after it has been pulled back; when the lancet is released, its sharp tip comes out from the hole in the tip; the gripping piece can be rotated up or down to expose less or more of the lancet tip
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Collected by Dr. A.A. Travill for the Queen's University Faculty of Medicine Collection
The words "TRUDELL // GERMANY" are stamped into the metal shaft
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-11
Dimension Notes
Length 10.7 cm x Width 1.0 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
Condition Remarks
The metal shows minor wear only; no corrosion or staining is visible; the moving parts move freely
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Document
JPG
Reference Comments
Previous number #39; Faculty of Medicine Collection 1984 Inventory; "Surgical Instruments Suction and Pressure Apparatus," The J. Sklar Mfg. Co., Inc., 1967, p. 32 (item 115-40) (see attached photocopy); CD #3
Steel stylette has safety guard over needle; spring allows better handling; fitted in clear plastic tube fitted with cotton on bottom and metal screw cap; used for taking blood samples.
Steel stylette has safety guard over needle; spring allows better handling; fitted in clear plastic tube fitted with cotton on bottom and metal screw cap; used for taking blood samples.
Number Of Parts
5
Part Names
a - stylette - Size: Length 7.5 cm. x Diameter0.5 cm.
b - needle - Size: Length 3.0 cm. x Diameter0.2 cm.
c - needle cap - Size: Length 3.2 cm. x Diameter0.9 cm.
d - plastic tube - Size: Length 14.8 cm. x Diameter1.0 cm.
e - metal top - Size: Length 0.8 cm. x Diameter1.5 cm.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Accession Number
1986.1.3 a-b
Description
A case contains a thick metal disc with three shanks projecting from it at 45° angles from each other; in the centre of the disc is a chamber with a glass bottom; the case is lined with fabric.
A case contains a thick metal disc with three shanks projecting from it at 45° angles from each other; in the centre of the disc is a chamber with a glass bottom; the case is lined with fabric.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
coagulometer - Size: Width 6.2 cm
box - Size: Length 7.8 cm x Width 6.3 cm x Depth 2.6 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J.G. Watt; used by his father, Dr. J.C. Watt.
Fisher Scientific Catalogue, 1926-7 (item #5-960) (see attached photocopy); Kny-Scheerer catalogue, 1915, p. 1127
Research Facts
For determining the coagulation time of the blood on the stage of a microscope; used by the donor's father, Dr. J. C. Watt, gr. U of T 1910, who was a professor of anatomy at the U of T.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Accession Number
1973.1.8 a-g
Description
Case (a) is a squarish container made of wood and covered with a paper material and lined with red plush; there is a flap on the front of the lid that fits over a tab on the case; it contains (b) a circular metal piece with three arms with a circular opening covered with glass on one side, and (c),…
Case (a) is a squarish container made of wood and covered with a paper material and lined with red plush; there is a flap on the front of the lid that fits over a tab on the case; it contains (b) a circular metal piece with three arms with a circular opening covered with glass on one side, and (c), a separate circular metal piece with a glass centre that fits onto (b); there is also (d), a short piece to fit into one of the arms for attachment of rubber tubing (f,g) and one piece of rubber tubing that ends in a bulb (e).
Number Of Parts
7
Part Names
a - case - Size: Length 9.6 cm x Width 9.4 cm x Depth 3.2 cm
b - circular piece with arms - Size: Length 7.1 cm x Width 4.1 cm x Depth 1.4 cm
c - circular piece - Size: Depth 0.7 cm x Diam. 3.5 cm
d - short rod - Size: Length 3.5 cm
e - rubber bulb - Size: Length 5.4 cm
f - rubber tubing - Size: Length 7.6 cm
g - rubber tubing - Size: Length 3.8 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. Carmi McI. Warren of Don Mills, Ontario.
On top of the lid, in the middle, in gold lettering is: "COAGULOMETER"; just beneath this is the trademark of Ingram & Bell in blue, gold, and white; there is an outer oval with the lettering: "WINNIPEG CALGARY // TORONTO MONTREAL" and an inner circle that has: "INGRAM & BELL LIMITED"; inside that circle is a logo consisting of a "B" with an "I" strung through the openings of the "B"; at one side of (c) are the words: "W.C. RIEKER // [a circle with two horizontal lines on either side] // PHILA"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-8
Condition Remarks
Rubber tubing is hardened and broken in pieces; #2: rubber stiff and broken.
Printed on front: "30 Tests Clinical Supply // Clinistix // Reagent Strips // Specific test // for urine glucose (sugar) // (U.S. Patents Pending) // KEEP IN A COOL DRY PLACE // (Not in a Refrigerator) // AMES COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. // TORONTO, ONTARIO"; on back: "Use this Pouch to Store // Your Packet of Clinistix // Open pouch carefully by cutting aloing line. // After using Clinistix replace packet // in pouch and fold down open end // for protection against moisture. // CX267-5116"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-12
Length
11.2 cm
Width
9.7 cm
Depth
0.3 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Creases and folds all over; shows wear all over, text on back is abraded and with minor staining
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Accession Number
1977.8.1 a-f
Description
A plastic case (f) with a top (e) that fits over the case contains (a) a bottle of tablets, (b) a test tube, (c) a dropper, and (d) a colour scale card, which has a brief set of instructions concerning the procedure and interpretation of results.
A plastic case (f) with a top (e) that fits over the case contains (a) a bottle of tablets, (b) a test tube, (c) a dropper, and (d) a colour scale card, which has a brief set of instructions concerning the procedure and interpretation of results.
Number Of Parts
6
Part Names
a - bottle - Size: Length 7.2 cm
b - test tube - Size: Length 7.2 cm
c - dropper - Size: Length 7.0 cm
d - card - Size: Length 7.0 cm x Width 4.1 cm
e - case top - Size: Length 4.7 cm x Width 3.4 cm x Depth 5.1 cm
f - case bottom - Size: Length 5.1 cm x Width 3.4 cm x Depth 5.1 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. J.W. Scott.
Part of label on bottle reads: "36 CLINITEST REAGENT TABLETS // NO. 2107 // A TEST FOR URINE-SUGAR // U.S. PAT. APP'D FOR // POISON. // Active Ingredients: Copper Sulfate, Caustic Soda, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid."; the number on the side of the label is "C170-4106"; the plastic case has the registered trade name "CLINITEST" stamped into the case's top in two places; bottom half of case has the company name and address stamped into the bottom.
Owned and used by Dr. Burns of Napanee, Ont., a 1947 graduate of the Queen's University Medical Program; some items belonged to Dr. Stratton, who held the Napanee practice prior to Dr. Burns.
University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Diagnostic & Treatment Artifacts
Classification
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Accession Number
1975.7.1 a-f
Description
Hemoglobinometer with circular, standard red glass that can be turned by a small wheel on the side; sample of blood was held in between a glass slide and an opaque plastic slide with a groove in it; standard and sample were viewed through a magnifier (b); light sources can be froma candle (f) or a …
Hemoglobinometer with circular, standard red glass that can be turned by a small wheel on the side; sample of blood was held in between a glass slide and an opaque plastic slide with a groove in it; standard and sample were viewed through a magnifier (b); light sources can be froma candle (f) or a light bulb (d); all fit into a case covered with black cloth and lined with green velvet.
Number Of Parts
6
Part Names
case - Size: Length 22.0 cm x Width 11.0 cm x Depth 4.2 cm
hemoglobinometer - Size: Length 13.3 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; source: Dr. G. Wright Young of Toronto.
"The Dare Hemoglobinometer [cursive] // MADE BY RIEKER INSTRUMENT CO. // PHILADELPHIA, PA U.S.A."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F6-11
Condition Remarks
#2: fabric discoloured and worn; #3: case is falling apart
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
JPG
Reference Comments
CD #UHN
Research Facts
From the Medical Arts Building, 176 George St., Toronto; found by Dr. Wright when he was cleaning out his office; believed to come from the diagnostic laboratory established in the Medical Arts Building when it first opened.