Comparative Evaluation of the Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content Assay When Screening for Iron Deficiency in Elderly Anemic Patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate sensitivity and specificity for reticulocyte hemoglobin content (CHr) compared to other hematimetric and biochemical iron parameters, in particular, mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), when screening for iron deficiency in elderly anemic patients. Bone marrow sta...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Anemia |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/925907 |