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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 44, 2020 - Issue 2
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A Chinese Male with Normal Hematological Indices and High Hb A2 Levels in β-Thalassemia Trait

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Pages 131-133 | Received 13 Feb 2020, Accepted 11 Mar 2020, Published online: 13 Apr 2020

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