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.
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.
Authors: Niaz Hussain Jamali; Abdul Hakeem Jamali; Aftab Ahmed Khand; Hidayatullah Mahesar; Muhammad Iqbal Arain Journal: Am J Blood Res Date: 2017-06-15