Prevalence of microcytosis in neonates: a cross-sectional study in Tehran
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BACKGROUND Identification of α thalassemia (α thal) a common cause of microcytosis during neonatal periods is an important step prevent unnecessary interventions. Thus, low the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and the mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) may consider as α-thalassemia key detection points. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of microcytosis among neonates who born in Tehran, Iran. METHODS Cord blood samples were collected from 1001 newborns after birth in labor room and their red blood cell parameters were investigated. RESULTS MCV was 114.2 fl (95% CI: 113.5-114.9) and twenty three neonates (2.3%) had MCV less than 94 fL that classified as microcytosis and 4 (0.40%) had both low MCH and MCV. CONCLUSION Low MCV especially in normal Hb newborns may hints for α thal detection.
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Prevalence of microcytosis in neonates: a cross-sectional study in Tehran
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