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Shine & Lal Index Calculator
Screen for beta-thalassemia trait using the Shine & Lal index.
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Formula & Clinical Notes
Formula
Shine & Lal Index = (MCV² × MCH) / 100
Clinical Notes
A Shine & Lal index below 1530 suggests beta-thalassemia trait; above 1530 suggests iron deficiency anemia. It is highly sensitive for thalassemia screening in microcytic anemia.
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