Table-II.
Sensitivity and specificity of Mentzer Index for iron deficiency anemia and beta thalassemia trait.
| Sensitivity | Specificity | |
|---|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anemia | 91% | 83% |
| Beta thalassemia trait | 83% | 91% |
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