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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Main Authors: Manit Nuinoon, Kwanta Kruachan, Warachaya Sengking, Dararat Horpet, Ubol Sungyuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Advances in Hematology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/932306