Table 1.

Reference ranges of anemia parameters in children [5]: hemoglobin and hematocrit (M male; F female)

	Hemoglobin (g/dl)	Hematocrit (%)
1–3 days	14.5–22.5	45–70
2 months	9.0–14.0	28–42
6–12 years	11.5–15.5	35–45
12–18 years, M	13.0–16.0	37–49
F	12.0–16.0	36–46