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Red Cell Folate is Better Indicator of Body Stores than Serum Folate in End Stage Renal Disease: A study of 30 patients.

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Title: Red Cell Folate is Better Indicator of Body Stores than Serum Folate in End Stage Renal Disease: A study of 30 patients.

Authors: I D UJJAN, M TAYYIB, Z IQBA, M FAROOQ, T TASNEEM, R MEMON, M A MUGHAL, I A AKHUND, G N KHOKHAR, F RIZWAN

Journal: Annals of King Edward Medical University

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Publisher: King Edward Medical University, Lahore

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2005

Volume: 11

Issue: 2

Language: English

DOI: 10.21649/akemu.v11i2.4251

Keywords: Red cell folateend stage renal disease.

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Clinical Biochemistry (67) Nutrition (11542) Nephrology (4362) Internal Medicine (19275) Hematology (6166)

Abstract

Thirty subjects with end stage renal disease were selected for the study (Group A) with 30 normal healthy subjects as control (Group B). Routine investigations i.e. Hb, platelets and absolute values were done by hematology auto analyzer and specific investigations like serum and red cell folate were done by commercially available kits. Results were analyzed by using students ‘t’ test and level of significance was done. A significant decreased in serum and red cell folate in end stage renal disease patients as compared to control. Hb, PCV and Platelets were also reduced in patients with end stage renal disease.

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