Beta Thalassaemia Carrier Detection by Nestroft - A Cost Effective Method
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Thalassaemia, A Dreaded Disease Can be Prevented by an Uncumbersome and Inexpensive Nestroft Test by Detection of Thalassaemia Trait. Here we have Compared HPLC & Haemoglobin Electrophoresis with Low Cost Nestroft Test. Nestroft in Combination with MCV <80fl Proved 100% Sensitive. However Combination of Nestroft & MCV is not Cost Effective. Conclusion- Nestroft is a Single Cost Effective, Rapid, Reliable, Sensitive Screening Test.
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Dr Satyabrata Patra MD
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