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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2010; 16(43): 5457-5461
Published online Nov 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i43.5457
Table 2 Predictive values of mean corpuscular volume and hemoglobin in determining hemoglobinopathies
VariableSensitivitySpecificityPositive predictive valueNegative predictive value
MCV < 82 μm370.775.042.890.6
Hb < 12 g/dL82.163.630.880.0