Can RBC Indices be Used as Screening Test for Beta-Thalassemia in Indian Antenatal Women?
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Role of Haemogram Parameters and RBC Indices in Screening and Diagnosis of Beta-Thalassemia Trait in Microcytic, Hypochromic Indian Children
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0971-9202,0975-6434
DOI: 10.1007/s13224-019-01220-8