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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Main Authors: Xiao Shuang, Wang Zhenming, Mei Zhu, Sun Si, Li Zuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05365-3