Diagnostic Accuracy of Mentzer Index in Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia Taking Serum Feritin as The Gold Standard

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The Mentzer index demonstrated a high sensitivity of 89.1% for diagnosing iron deficiency anemia.
Diagnostic accuracy was recorded at 76.7% with specificity at 73.2%, highlighting its effectiveness.
A cross-sectional validation study was conducted among 210 children aged 1-5 years with microcytic hypochromic anemia.
The findings indicate the Mentzer index as a reliable and cost-effective screening tool, especially in rural populations.

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Cross-sectional study assesses diagnostic accuracy of mentzer index against serum ferritin in children, suggesting utility in low-resource settings.

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Cross-sectional study assesses diagnostic accuracy of mentzer index against serum ferritin in children, suggesting utility in low-resource settings.