Research Parameters in RBC Indices Shows Vital Importance in Screening α-Thalassemia

• Published in: International journal of laboratory hematology
• Main Authors: Fu, Liang, Peng, Li, Li, Aiqun, Hu, Zhuowen, Liang, Jingxian, Liu, Shaoling, Liu, Yimei, Yuan, Xiluan, He, Sijie, Yu, Nan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 08.07.2025
• Subjects: microcytosis; RBC indices; hypochromia; erythrocyte discriminant indices; hematological parameters; α‐Thalassemia screening

The percentage of microcytic cells (%MICRO) and the percentage of hypochromic cells (%HYPO) were very useful in differentiating microcytic anemia, and hematological parameters had significant potential as predictive markers of the degree of α-gene deletions. This study aims to evaluate the value of...