Screening for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Infants in a Thalassemia-endemic Region
This study aimed to characterize the hematologic parameters in infants with IDA and in thalassemia carriers, and to study the use of red cell parameters in IDA screening in a thalassemia-endemic area. Healthy infants, 6 to 12 months of age were enrolled. Blood samples were taken for complete blood count, ferritin level, Hb analysis, and polymerase chain reaction for alpha0-thalassemia. IDA was defined as Hb
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Category: Hematology Tags: Online Articles: Original Articles Source Type: research