beta-thalassemia carrier detection by nestroft: an answer in rural scenario?

Beta-Thalassemia Carrier Detection by NESTROFT: An Answer in Rural Scenario?

Background and Objectives: Beta-thalassemia continues to be a cause of significant burden to the society particularly in the poorer developing countries. Although sophisticated methods of screening have become available, a hunt for a cheap, rapid, objective screening method still remains elusive. Thus, the objectives are to study the validity of Naked-Eye-Single-Tube-Osmotic-Fragility-Test (NES...

Beta-Thalassemia Carrier Detection by NESTROFT: An Answer in Rural Scenario?

Background and Objectives: Beta-thalassemia continues to be a cause of significant burden to the society particularly in the poorer developing countries. Although sophisticated methods of screening have become available, a hunt for a cheap, rapid, objective screening method still remains elusive. Thus, the objectives are to study the validity of Naked-Eye-Single-Tube-OsmoticFragility-Test (NEST...

Beta-Thalassemia Carrier Detection by NESTROFT

beta-thalassemia carrier detection by nestroft

'NESTROFT'--an effective screening test for beta thalassemia trait.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of NESTROFT (Naked Eye Single Tube Red Cell Osmotic Fragility Test) as a screening tool for detection of beta thalassemia trait. DESIGN Prospective study. SETTING Field camps in various parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra States. METHODS A total of 2525 subjects were screened. NESTROFT, complete hemogram including red cell indices and calculation of Mentzer...

NESTROFT - A Valuable, Cost Effective Screening Test for Beta Thalassemia Trait in North Indian Punjabi Population.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Beta-thalassemia continues to be a cause of significant burden to the society, particularly in the poorer developing countries. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the validity of "NESTROFT" (Naked Eye Single Tube Red Cell Osmotic Fragility Test) as a useful screening tool in the diagnosis of beta thalassemia trait. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present stu...