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international journal for hemoglobin research
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Original Article

The Hb E (HBB: c.79G>A), Mean Corpuscular Volume, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Cutoff Points in Double Heterozygous Hb E/– –SEA α-Thalassemia-1 Carriers are Dependent on Hemoglobin Levels

Prapapun LeckngamResearch Center for Hematology and Health Technology, Division of Clinical Microscopy, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; View further author information
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Ektong LimweeraprajakDepartment of Medical Technology, Division of Hematology, Sawan Pracharuk Hospital, Nakorn Sawan, Thailand; View further author information
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Tiemjan KiewkarnkhaDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Laboratory Hematology Unit, Lampang Central Hospital, Amphor Muang, Lampang, ThailandView further author information
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Thanusak TatuResearch Center for Hematology and Health Technology, Division of Clinical Microscopy, Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 38-43 | Received 11 Nov 2016, Accepted 10 Jan 2017, Published online: 16 Apr 2017

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