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Low hemoglobin concentration cell percentage and method of use in detection of iron deficiency

US7361512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2007
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/101666
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of producing low hemoglobin concentration cell percentage (LHCC %) and the method of use for detection of iron deficiency have been disclosed. LHCC % is a sigmoid function of mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), which correlates linearly with hypochromic red cell percentage.

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