Table 2.
Comparison of laboratory parameters between patients followed in the general nephrology clinic and CRI clinic at study entry
| Parameter | General Nephrology Clinic (1996-2001; n = 20) | CRI Clinic (2002-2007; n = 24) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glomerular filtration rate, ml/min/1.73 m2 | 29.47 ± 22.57 | 27.53 ± 9.67 | 0.13 |
| Calcium, mg/dl | 9.45 ± 0.78 | 9.70 ± 1.38 | 0.44 |
| Phosphorus, mg/dl | 5.35 ± 0.94 | 4.78 ± 0.81 | 0.08 |
| Calcium-phosphorus product, mg2/dL2 | 52.02 ± 12.32 | 45.42 ± 8.89 | 0.08 |
| Parathyroid hormone, pg/ml | 221.50 ± 167.47 | 199.58 ± 171.38 | 0.73 |
| Transferrin saturation, % | 24.80 + 10.56 | 23.81 ± 10.9 | 0.99 |
| Albumin, g/dl | 3.71 ± 0.66 | 3.77 ± 0.71 | 0.79 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dl | 10.66 ± 2.44 | 11.14 ± 1.33 | 0.54 |
All values are expressed as mean ± SD. P <0.05 considered statistically significant.