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  • Title: Cut-Off Values of Hematologic Parameters to Predict the Number of Alpha Genes Deleted in Subjects with Deletional Alpha Thalassemia.
    Author: Velasco-Rodríguez D, Blas C, Alonso-Domínguez JM, Vega G, Soto C, García-Raso A, Llamas-Sillero P.
    Journal: Int J Mol Sci; 2017 Dec 13; 18(12):. PubMed ID: 29236053.
    Abstract:
    Most α-thalassemia cases are caused by deletions of the structural α-globin genes. The degree of microcytosis and hypochromia has been correlated with the number of affected α-globin genes, suggesting a promising role of hematologic parameters as predictive diagnostic tools. However, cut-off points for these parameters to discriminate between the different subtypes of α-thalassemia are yet to be clearly defined. Six hematologic parameters (RBC, Hb, MCV, MCH, MCHC and RDW) were evaluated in 129 cases of deletional α-thalassemia (56 heterozygous α⁺ thalassemia, 36 homozygous α⁺ thalassemia, 29 heterozygous α⁰ thalassemia and 8 cases of Hb H disease). A good correlation between the number of deleted alpha genes and MCV (r = -0.672, p < 0.001), MCH (r = -0.788, p < 0.001) and RDW (r = 0.633, p < 0.001) was observed. The presence of an α⁰ allele should be discarded in individuals with microcytosis without iron deficiency and normal values of Hb A₂ and Hb F with MCH < 23.40 pg. Furthermore, MCH < 21.90 pg and/or MCV < 70.80 fL are strongly suggestive of the presence of one α⁰ allele. Finally, an accurate presumptive diagnosis of Hb H disease can be made if both RDW ≥ 20% and MCH < 19 pg are seen.
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