ArticleJournal of general and family medicine2025
An observational study to determine the optimal physical evaluation site for detecting anemia.
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- Analysis of Pallor Examination for the Identification of Anemia Among Pregnant Women: A Scoping Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- An observational study to determine the optimal physical evaluation site for detecting anemia.Journal of general and family medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Clinical pallor has traditionally served as a screening tool for anemia; however, its assessment lacks objectivity. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the correlation between skin and mucosal color, as measured by a spectrophotometer, and venous hemoglobin (Hb) values, to identify the optimal anatomical assessment site for detecting anemia. Methods: A cross-sectional design. Ninety-two adult Japanese outpatients participated in the study. Using a spectrophotometer, the color of the lip and conjunctiva was measured indirectly, while the color of the nail, palm, and inside of the upper arm was measured directly. Colors were quantified using the Results: The Conclusion: The conjunctiva and lip demonstrate potential suitability for visual diagnosis of anemia. In the nail, palm, and arm, anemia detection may require highly trained observation. Consequently, reliance on these sites for anemia diagnosis may lead to potential oversight.
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