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



: 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

: 2008

 Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine

: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE

: CLIN CHEM LAB MED

: 46

: 4

: 551

: 557

: 7

: 1434-6621

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


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.




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