Validity of Erythrocyte Indices in Differentiation between Iron Deficiency Anemia and β-Thalassemia Trait in Children

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and β-thalassemia trait (BTT) are the most common causes of hypochromic microcytic anemia (HMA). Various erythrocyte indices that may help in the initial discrimination between IDA and BTT have been reported, but data evaluating their reliability in children are scarce....

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Published in:	The Journal of Pediatric Academy
Main Authors:	Emel Uzunoğlu, Ebru Yılmaz Keskin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Kayseri Child Health Association 2024-03-01
Subjects:	iron deficiency anemia β-thalassemia trait hypochromic microcytic anemia erythrocyte indices discrimination index
Online Access:	https://jpediatricacademy.com/index.php/jpa/article/view/267