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Vol. 10 (2018): Review Articles, Original Articles, Scientific Letters, Case Reports
Formulas for the Detection ?-Thalassemia Carriers Are Affected by Changes in Red Cell Parameters
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Received: February 9, 2018
Accepted: March 12, 2018
Accepted: March 12, 2018
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“Formulas for the Detection ?-Thalassemia Carriers Are Affected by Changes in Red Cell Parameters” (2018) Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, 10(1), p. e2018026. doi:10.4084/mjhid.2018.026.
