Table 3.
Association of different MI values with type of anemia.
| BTT | IDA | Others | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI<12 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| MI 12–14 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| MI>14 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 37 | 11 | 5 | 53 |
Abbreviations: BTT, beta thalassemia trait; IDA, iron-deficiency anemia; MI, Mentzer index.
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