Is Hemoglobin Variant Analysis Helpful in the Diagnostic Work-up of Patients Revealing Microcytic Erythrocytosis on Complete Blood Count?

Authors

Upasana Joneja, MD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Alina Dulau-Florea, NIH, Bethesda MD
Gene Gulati, Ph.D, Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PAFollow
Jerald Z. Gong, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

Introduction:

Microcytic erythrocytosis is an abnormal CBC (complete blood count) finding that is under-recognized, poorly understood, and consequently under-utilized in patient care. It is characterized by decreased MCV and increased RBC count. Its etiology is likely multifactorial and includes thalassemias and hemoglobinopathies. The focus of our study was to determine the relative prevalence of hemoglobin-associated disorders in patients revealing microcytic erythrocytosis on CBC and to demonstrate whether or not hemoglobin variant analysis should be included in the diagnostic work-up of such cases.

Recommended Citation

Joneja, MD, Upasana; Dulau-Florea, Alina; Gulati, Ph.D, Gene; and Gong, MD, Jerald Z., "Is Hemoglobin Variant Analysis Helpful in the Diagnostic Work-up of Patients Revealing Microcytic Erythrocytosis on Complete Blood Count?" (2015). Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Resident's Posters. Paper 16.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/pacbresidentposters/16