Comparison of venous and pooled capillary hemoglobin levels for the detection of anemia among adolescent girls

IntroductionBlood source is a known preanalytical factor affecting hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations, and there is evidence that capillary and venous blood may yield disparate Hb levels and anemia prevalence. However, data from adolescents are scarce.ObjectiveTo compare Hb and anemia prevalence measure...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Nutrition
Main Authors:	Mica Jenkins, Esi Foriwa Amoaful, Mutala Abdulai, Veronica Quartey, Ruth Situma, Porbilla Ofosu-Apea, Jevaise Aballo, Maku E. Demuyakor, Lucas Gosdin, Carine Mapango, Maria Elena D. Jefferds, O. Yaw Addo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-06-01
Subjects:	hemoglobin anemia blood source capillary venous adolescents
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1360306/full