CellWell record HH-346044
Diagnostic accuracy of reticulocyte haemoglobin content in detecting iron deficiency without anaemia in blood donors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Peerawit Yanyiam; Kanoot Jaruthamsophon; Kantarat Kusolthammarat
2026
In plain language
In a meta-analysis of 13 studies with 5,853 blood donors, reticulocyte hemoglobin content had pooled sensitivity of 0.70 and specificity of 0.85 for iron deficiency without anemia, insufficient to support standalone screening.
- Evidence
- Established
- Design
- Meta-analysis
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