Beta Thalassaemia Carrier Detection by Nestroft

Title: Beta Thalassaemia Carrier Detection by Nestroft - A Cost Effective Method

Authors: Dr Satyabrata Patra MD, Pathology, Dr Camellia Chanda MBBS, PGDMCH

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i1.119

Abstract

Thalassaemia, A Dreaded Disease Can be Prevented by an Uncumbersome and Inexpensive Nestroft Test by Detection of Thalassaemia Trait. Here we have Compared HPLC & Haemoglobin Electrophoresis with Low Cost Nestroft Test. Nestroft in Combination with MCV <80fl Proved 100% Sensitive. However Combination of Nestroft & MCV is not Cost Effective.

Conclusion- Nestroft is a Single Cost Effective, Rapid, Reliable, Sensitive Screening Test.

Keywords: Nestroft, Thalassaemia Trait, Cost effective

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Corresponding Author

Dr Satyabrata Patra MD, Pathology

Dept. of Pathology, RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand