Table 1.

Characteristics of non-contact infrared thermometers

Name of thermometerCompanyMethod of useRRP
Kinetik Model NCT1Kinetik Medical Devices Ltd, UKHeld 1–3 cm from forehead19.99 GBP
Syner-Med VeraTempAmerican Scientific Resources Inc, Washington, USHeld 5–8 cm from forehead44.99 GBP
Extech IR200Extech Instruments Corporation, Nashua, USHeld 5–15 cm from forehead68.92 GBP
Thermofocus 01500Technimed Inc, ItalyHeld 3 cm from forehead, neck, umbilicus or axilla89.99 GBP
Thermofocus 0800aTechnimed Inc, ItalyInformation available on request126.99 GBP
Professional Clinical RY210Santa Medical, Tustin, USHeld 5–15 cm from forehead128.95 USD
Standard ST 8812Standard Instruments Co, Ltd, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaHeld 5 cm from foreheadAvailable on request
  • a Current model is Thermofocus 0800H5. For hospital or clinic use only. RRP = recommended retail price.