Accuracy of immunochromatographic strip test in diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia-1 carrier

• Main Authors: Wanapirak C., Piyamongkol W., Sirichotiyakul S., Tayapiwatana C., Kasinrerk W., Tongsong T.
• Format: Article
• Language: English; Thai
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79960065272&partnerID=40&md5=def3ff395a2dccaa55dafa2e9d817d8a; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21774279; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2640
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: To determine the accuracy of alpha-Thal Immunochromatographic (IC) strip in diagnosis of alpha-thalassemia 1 carrier among pregnant women, using PCR for alpha-thalassemia 1 (SEA type) as a gold standard. Material and Method: Asymptomatic pregnant women attending the antenatal care clinic...