Differential solubility test for haemoglobin S

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1980-12
Authors
Bhushan, V.
Chintu, C.
Masona, J.
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Bhushan, V. Chintu, C. Masona, J., (1980). Differential solubility test for haemoglobin S. Medical Journal of Zambia. Volume 15 (1)
Abstract
Two hundred and seventy-eight blood specimens were examined, both by the Sickle-quik solubility test and haemoglobin electrophoresis on paper. Two hundred and sixty specimens (96.04%) were correctly identified by the Sicklequik solubility test. Forty-riiiie out of fifty (98%) specimens were interpreted identically when examined independently by two observers.
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This article presents results of two hundred and seventy-eight blood specimens which were examined, both by the Sickle-quik solubility test and haemoglobin electrophoresis on paper.
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Haemoglobin S
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Medical Journal of Zambia