Table 1.
Eligibility criteria (Hb, ferritin, TSAT, bone marrow iron staining) for the seven trials.
| Trial | Hb (g/L) | Ferritin (μg/L) | TSAT (%) | BM iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auerbach 2004 [26] | ≤105 | ≤200 | ≤19* | ND |
| Auerbach 2010 [31] | ≤100 | ≥10 | ≥15 | ND |
| Bastit et al. [29] | <110 | 10–800 | ≥15 | ND |
| Hedenus et al. [28] | 90–110 | <800 | — | + |
| Henry et al. [27] | <110 | 100–900 | 15–35 | ND |
| Pedrazzoli et al. [30] | <110 | 100–800 | 20–40 | ND |
| Steensma et al. [32] | <110 | ≥20 | <60 | ND |
*in combination with ferritin <300 μg/L. Abbreviations: TSAT, transferrin saturation; ND, not determined; BM iron, bone marrow iron staining; +, positive bone marrow iron staining.