An Improved Osmotic Fragility Protocol for Screening of Beta Thalassaemia Carriers in Remote and Resource Limited Settings
Introduction: In a vast country like India where beta thalassaemia is a health burden and majority of the population reside in rural regions, a simple and economic primary screening test is vital. Aim: To modify the existing Naked Eye Single Tube Red Cell Osmotic Fragility Test (NESTROFT) to increas...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11825/32773_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PB(AG_OM)_PN(SS)_PF2(SJ_OM).pdf |