Diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia in hospital patients: Use of the reticulocyte haemoglobin content to differentiate iron deficiency anaemia from anaemia of chronic disease

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
Elise SchapkaitzJohnny Ndoni Mahlangu

Abstract

The diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia in hospital patients with chronic infections and inflammation presents a challenge. Recently laboratory tests such as the reticulocyte haemoglobin content, which are independent of infection and inflammation, have become available for routine diagnostic use.

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