Using Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET- He) in Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Abstract

Anemia is a significant worldwide health problem. Approximately one third of the world's population suffers from anemia, half of which is due to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency has bad sequelae on the cognitive and physical functions and on the growth and development of children. It also increases maternal complications. Signs and symptoms are nonspecific and so the diagnosis of iron deficiency comes from the laboratory.