Difference between Clinical and Laboratory thermometer
Clinical laboratory |
Laboratory Thermometer |
Clinical thermometer is used to measure the body temperature. | Laboratory thermometer is used to measure the room temperature along with some liquid or gaseous substances. |
Clinical thermometer has Shorter range. | Laboratory thermometer has wider range. |
The clinical thermometer Ranges from 35°c to 42°c . | The laboratory thermometer Ranges from -10° c to 110° c. |
It is used to measure only body temperature of humans. | It us used to measure the temperature of room, also liquid and gaseous substances. |
Clinical thermometer is used At hospitals, homes, and also on clinics. | Laboratory thermometer are used at laboratories. |
Clinical thermometer has regular use for checking whether there is fever or not. | Laboratory thermometer is used for Scientific reasons. |
Clinical thermometer is a simple device. | Laboratory thermometer is complex and accurate device. |
Clinical thermometer contains mercury which is more actively discouraged. | The use of mercury in Laboratory thermometer is less dangerous . |
Clinical thermometer is more accessible. | Laboratory thermometer is more accessible. |
Clinical thermometer use is dependent over the patient and illness. | Laboratory thermometer use is dependent over the research and method. |
While reading the temperature of clinical thermometer it should first removed from the body. | While reading the temperature of laboratory thermometer it should remain in contact with the object. |