NESTROFT - A Valuable, Cost Effective Screening Test for Beta Thalassemia Trait in North Indian Punjabi Population

Background and Objectives: Beta-thalassemia continues to be a cause of significant burden to the society, particularly in the poorer developing countries. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the validity of “NESTROFT” (Naked Eye Single Tube Red Cell Osmotic Fragility Test) as a us...

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Main Authors: Sanjay Piplani, Rahul Manan, Monika Lalit, Mridu Manjari, Tajinder Bhasin, Jasmine Bawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3759/35-%206834_E(%20_%20)_F(H)_PF1(MH)_PFA(H)_OLF_PFA2(H)_PF2(PP)_PF3(PR).pdf