Alpha-thalassaemia and beta-thalassaemia traits: biological difference based on red cell indices and zinc protoporphyrin.

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Alpha-thalassaemia and beta-thalassaemia traits: biological difference based on red cell indices and zinc protoporphyrin.

Clinical and laboratory haematology - 1 Jan 1990

Han P, Fung K P, Teo C P, Tam L P

Abstract excerpt

alpha-thalassaemia and beta-thalassaemia traits are two commonly encountered haemoglobinopathies in South East Asia. Both present with hypochromia and microcytosis. The use of modern electronic or optical cell counters which measure accurately the red cell parameters has allowed for an initial qu...

Topics

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biomarkers
Diagnosis, Differential
Discriminant Analysis
Erythrocyte Indices
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Phenotype
Protoporphyrins
Thalassemia

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