Diagnosis
Haemoglobin estimation is the most practical method of diagnosis
as it is cost effective and can be easily performed by trained technician.
The Taliquist’s method of Hb estimation has simplicity and easy
applicability, but is not very -accurate. Sahil’s methods is reliable
and accurate when done by expert, and is the most communally used
method, although the cyanomethaemoglobin, method appears to be
the most accurate.
Peripheral blood film is another bed.-side indicator for diagnosis of
anemia which will also differentiate between iron deficiency anemia,
megaloblastic anemia and haemolytic anemia. In iron deficiency