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Folia Haematologica (Leipzig, Germany : 1928)
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Routine blood film examination effectively identifies Thalassaemia (Th.) minor by analyzing red blood cell counts and hemoglobin. This method aids in distinguishing between Thalassaemia minor and major, crucial for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Thalassaemia (Th.) is a group of inherited blood disorders.
  • Accurate and accessible diagnostic methods are essential for managing Thalassaemia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of routine blood film examination for identifying Thalassaemia (Th.).
  • To determine the most effective parameters for distinguishing Th. minor from healthy individuals and Th. major.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 100 blood films each from patients with Th. major, Th. minor, and healthy controls.
  • Evaluation of parameters including Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH), red blood cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and presence of target cells.

Main Results:

  • MCV and MCH were most indicative for Th. minor.

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  • Increased red blood cells with normal hemoglobin levels are characteristic of Th. minor.
  • Target cells were present in 10% of Th. minor cases but in nearly 90% of Th. major cases, where most other values were decreased.

    • Conclusions:

    • Routine blood film examination is a valuable tool for Thalassaemia (Th.) diagnosis.
    • Specific red blood cell indices (MCV, MCH) and counts are key indicators for Th. minor.
    • Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are less reliable for Th. minor screening.