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The effect of thalassemia on erythrocyte reference intervals in a representative Han Chinese adult population.
Clinical laboratory - 1 Jan 2015
Xu Jian-Hua, Hao Xiao-Ke, Mu Run-Qing, Pan Bai-Shen, Zhang Jie, Peng Ming-Ting, Wang Lan-Lan, Huang Xian-Zhang, Ma Yue-Yun, Zhao Min, Guo Wei, Qiao Rui, Chen Wen-Xiang, Jiang Hong, Shang Hong
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BACKGROUND: The data from apparently healthy individuals with thalassemia has been demonstrated to have an effect on the reference intervals for the erythrocyte indices in areas with a high incidence of thalassemia. METHODS: Six clinical centers screened apparently healthy individuals using a questionnaire and a physical examination. Then, the qualified reference individuals were selected by hematological indices...
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