MENTZER INDEX CALCULATOR
MENTZER INDEX CALCULATOR

MENTZER INDEX CALCULATOR- DIFFRENTIATE BETWEEN THALASSEMIA AND IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
The Mentzer Index Calculator is a quick and useful screening tool for differentiating between iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia trait based on MCV and RBC count. By using a Mentzer Index Calculator, healthcare professionals and medical students can obtain an immediate estimate of which condition is more likely, helping to guide further investigations.
Our online Mentzer Index Calculator is designed for easy use, with clear input fields and instant interpretation. Whether you are a postgraduate medical resident, a researcher, or a clinician, this Mentzer Index Calculator can save time in preliminary assessment.
However, it is important to remember that the Mentzer Index Calculator is only a screening aid, and hemoglobin electrophoresis remains the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.
Mentzer Index Calculator
- Mentzer index is a screening tool to help differentiate iron deficiency anemia (IDA) from thalassemia trait; it is not diagnostic.
- If Mentzer ≥ 13 and IDA suspected: check ferritin ± CRP, transferrin saturation; consider a therapeutic iron trial where appropriate.
- If Mentzer < 13 or borderline with microcytosis: consider Hb electrophoresis/HPLC to evaluate for β-thalassemia trait; correlate with RBC indices and family history.
- Coexistence of IDA and thalassemia trait can mask or shift values—interpret in clinical context.