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In this post, we are going to learn about Mentzers index which helps in differentiating iron deficiency anemia from beta thalassemia.
Mentzers index = Mean corpuscular volume (MCV, in fL) divided by the red blood cell count (RBC, in Millions per microLiter)
Formula mnemonic: MentzeR = Mcv / Rbc
The magic number is 13, you will have to remember this number.
Number mnemonic: "Mentzers index" has 13 letters :)
If less than 13: Thalassemia is said to be more likely.
If greater than 13: Iron-deficiency anemia is said to be more likely.
Interpretation mnemonic: I for IDA, I for Increase - Mentzers index is Increased in IDA.
That's all!
-IkaN
In this post, we are going to learn about Mentzers index which helps in differentiating iron deficiency anemia from beta thalassemia.
Mentzers index = Mean corpuscular volume (MCV, in fL) divided by the red blood cell count (RBC, in Millions per microLiter)
Formula mnemonic: MentzeR = Mcv / Rbc
The magic number is 13, you will have to remember this number.
Number mnemonic: "Mentzers index" has 13 letters :)
If less than 13: Thalassemia is said to be more likely.
If greater than 13: Iron-deficiency anemia is said to be more likely.
That's all!
-IkaN
Thalassemia can be rewritten as 'thirteenlessemia' So Mentzer index less than 13 for thalassemia.
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