New logarithm-based discrimination formula for differentiating thalassemia trait from iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy
Abstract Background Thalassemia trait (TT) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are the most common conditions of microcytic hypochromic anemia (MHA) in pregnant women. Accurate discrimination between TT and IDA is an important issue, and better methods are urgently needed. Although considerable RBC for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05365-3 |