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Most α-thalassemia cases are caused by deletions of the structural α-globin genes. The degree of microcytosis and hypochromia has been correlated with the number of affected α-globin genes, suggesting a promising role of hematologic parameters as predictive diagnostic tools. However, cut-off points for these parameters to discriminate between the different subtypes of α-thalassemia are yet to be clearly defined. Six hematologic parameters (RBC, Hb, MCV, MCH, MCHC and RDW) were evaluated in 129 cases of deletional α-thalassemia (56 heterozygous α⁺ thalassemia, 36 homozygous α⁺ thalassemia, 29 heterozygous α⁰ thalassemia and 8 cases of Hb H disease). A good correlation between the number of deleted alpha genes and MCV ( r = -0.672, p &lt; 0.001), MCH ( r = -0.788, p &lt; 0.001) and RDW ( r = 0.633, p &lt; 0.001) was observed. The presence of an α ⁰ allele should be discarded in individuals with microcytosis without iron deficiency and normal values of Hb A₂ and Hb F with MCH &lt; 23.40 pg. Furthermore, MCH &lt; 21.90 pg and/or MCV &lt; 70.80 fL are strongly suggestive of the presence of one α ⁰ allele. Finally, an accurate presumptive diagnosis of Hb H disease can be made if both RDW ≥ 20% and MCH &lt; 19 pg are seen.

Cut-Off Values of Hematologic Parameters to Predict the Number of Alpha Genes Deleted in Subjects with Deletional Alpha Thalassemia