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Evaluating the reliability of the sickling test and peripheral blood film method for screening of sickle cell disease: a study protocol
2023-09-11
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<h4>Background: </h4> : Mutations in beta-globin are the cause of a widespread condition known as sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickle cells cause organ damage, hemolysis of blood cells, weakness, and sometimes even death. SCD can be effectively managed and mortality can be reduced through early detection. This protocol’s study aims to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the sickling test, peripheral blood sm...
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- 007dfa7c-42bf-54b5-8370-8c0ce94aa264
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- 10.12688/f1000research.139432.1
