Hematological parameters and red blood cell indices in healthy Thai children: a revision for 2005.

In order to provide a reference range for hematological parameters and red blood cells indices in Thai children, we analyzed data from 395 healthy non-anemic Thai children age from 1-16 years old, who all had normal pattern of hemoglobin typing (Hb A and Hb A2 less than 3.5%). Hematological analysis was performed using an automated cell counter and the hemoglobin studies were carried out by electrophoresis and liquid chromatography.

Common origin of a rare beta-globin initiation codon mutation (ATG-->AGG) in Asians.

In this report, we describe two Thai siblings presenting with mild hypochromic microcytic anaemia and splenomegaly since 2(1/2) years of age. However, both patients were otherwise well with normal weight and height development and did not require transfusion during the 6-year follow-up period. Haematological and haemoglobin analyses were consistent with the clinical diagnosis of Hb E/beta-thalassaemia disease.

Carbohydrate and electrolyte contents in commercial fruit juices.

Forty kinds of commercial fruit juices sold in Thailand were analyzed for types and contents of carbohydrates, electrolytes as well as osmolarity and pH. Each juice was analyzed three times and the results were averaged. A few kinds of fruit juices have high sorbitol contents (> 10 g/L).