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Lecture Abstract

Anaemia is a global health problem and the most common haematologic disorder seen in medical practice, with iron deficiency being the major cause of Anaemias worldwide.

While routine haematological parameters and biochemical studies help in identifying causes of anaemia, Reticulocyte Haemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He) gives real-time information about iron status, erythropoietic activity and also helps in the management of anaemia. Its ability to help differentiate Iron deficiency from Functional Iron deficiency makes it a valuable tool in laboratory diagnosis.

RET-He and the additional parameters obtained in this channel play a major role in improving patient outcomes in chronic kidney disease, inflammatory conditions and also detecting Latent Iron deficiency in blood donors.

Speaker

Dr Swati Pai

Head of Haematology and Clinical Pathology at
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
Board member, International Society of Laboratory Haematology ISLH

Moderator

Dr Tan Swee Jin
Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs
Sysmex Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd., Singapore