Lab Findings in b-Thal - 1
b-Thalassemia minor:
Hb:
RBC
count:
10-13
g/dL
Blood
smear:
Hb A2 =
3.5-8.0%
Hb F =
1-5%
normal
codocytes
elliptocytes
Microcytic
hypochromic
Bone
marrow:
Mild
to moderate erythroid hyperplasia