Relationship between Plasma Ferritin Level and Siderocyte Number in Splenectomized β-Thalassemia/HbE Patients

Figure 1

Relationship between plasma ferritin levels and percent siderocyte in splenectomized β-thalassemia/HbE patients. (A thin blood film was made, fixed in absolute methanol, and stained with Prussian blue staining. Siderocytes were counted per 1,000 red blood cells under light microscope connected to a digital camera and computer monitor. Plasma ferritin was measured using an immunoturbidimetric assay.)