Evaluation of five discriminating indexes to distinguish Beta-Thalassemia Trait from Iron Deficiency Anaemia.

Journal: JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
PMID: 28179703

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the reliability of different red blood cell indices-based formulae in the indexes formula in differential diagnosis of beta thalassemia trait and iron deficiency anaemia.

Authors

  • Zahid Ullah
    Center for Plant Sciences and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Pakistan.
  • Aamer Ali Khattak
    Department of Medical Lab Technology, University of Haripur, Pakistan.
  • Sara Arif Ali
    Department of Pathology, Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan.
  • Javaid Hussain
    Department of Pathology, Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan.
  • Badshah Noor
    DHQ Teaching Hospital, Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan.
  • Raheela Bano
    Department of Pathology, Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Amin Jan Mahsud
    Department of Pathology, Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan.

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