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Iron Deficient Children and Significance of Serum Ferritin

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Title: Iron Deficient Children and Significance of Serum Ferritin

Authors: Abdus Sattar Khan , Said Alam Shah 

Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

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Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2005

Volume: 55

Issue: 10

Language: English

Categories
Ferritin (4) Iron Deficiency (24) Nutrition (11542) Hematology (6166) Pediatrics (13616)

Abstract

Abstract


Objective: To evaluate the significance of serum ferritin in iron deficiency anaemia as compared to other indices.Methods: Children were selected as anaemic and non-anaemic on the basis of hemoglobin (10g/dl) and transferrin saturation (15%). Red cell morphology, hemoglobin, serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation and serum ferritin were determined.Results: Red cell morphology was of little significance. Haemoglobin, serum iron, transferrin saturation and serum ferritrin were all lower in children. A positive correlation of serum ferritin with age, haemoglobin, serum iron and transferrin saturation and a negative correlation with TIBC was found. Conclusion: Serum ferritin was more sensitive indicator as compared to serum iron, TIBC, and transferrin saturation

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