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Original Article

Association of Hb Thailand [α56(E5)Lys→Thr] and Hb Phnom Penh [α117(GH5)-Ile-α118(H1)] with α0-Thalassemia: Molecular and Hematological Features and Differential Diagnosis

Kritsada SinghaThe Graduate School, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand;Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Hataichanok SrivorakunThe Graduate School, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand;Centre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Goonnapa FucharoenCentre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Yossombat ChangtrakulClinical Microscopy Unit, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Patcharee KomwilaisakDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Arunee JetsrisuparbDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Rawiwan PuangplrukRegional Health Promotion Centre Region 5, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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Supan FucharoenCentre for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 37-47 | Received 03 Jun 2012, Accepted 01 Aug 2012, Published online: 07 Dec 2012

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