Thalassemia and Hemoglobin E in Southern Thai Blood Donors
Thalassemia and hemoglobin E (Hb E) are common in Thailand. Individuals with thalassemia trait usually have a normal hemoglobin concentration or mild anemia. Therefore, thalassemic individuals who have minimum acceptable Hb level may be accepted as blood donors. This study was aimed at determining t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Hematology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/932306 |