Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy tests of erythrocyte indexes in the differential diagnosis of beta thalassemia minor and iron deficiency anemia: A preliminary report

Purpose: The most common anemias are iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and beta-thalassemia minor (BTm). A correct differantiation of them is important in terms of preventing unnecessary iron treatment and also preventing thalassemia disease. Considering the financial limitations specifically in countrie...

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Main Authors: Tevfik Balcı, Cevdet Türkyürek, Durmuş Ayan, Ergül Bayram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2021-09-01
Series:Cukurova Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1669055