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Hematological parameters in preterm infants from birth to 16 weeks of age with reference to iron balance

Authors: Makela E, Takala TI, Suominen P, Matomaki J, Salmi TT, Rajamaki A, Lapinleimu H, Lehtonen L, Irjala K, Lateenmaki PM

Publisher: WALTER DE GRUYTER & CO

Publication year: 2008

Journal:: Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine

Journal name in source: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE

Journal acronym: CLIN CHEM LAB MED

Volume: 46

Issue: 4

First page : 551

Last page: 557

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 1434-6621

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/CCLM.2008.109

Abstract

Conclusions: In addition to reflecting the activity of erythropoiesis, S-TfR seems to reflect iron balance in preterm neonates. By using CHr and reticulocyte, it is possible to obtain more information about iron balance in relation to erythropoiesis, and it might be useful to combine this information with Hct before making a decision about a transfusion.