Table 4.
Nonparametric analysis of the difference in hematological parameters within and between groups.
| Variable | Group 1 (pre- and post-difference) mean rank | Group 2 (pre- and post-difference) mean rank | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hb* | 2.01 ± 1.6 & 59.3 | 2.09 ± 1.5 & 59.7 | 0.09 |
| Platelet | 49.3 | 61.8 | 0.04 |
| ESR | 31.4 | 40.4 | 0.06 |
| MCV | 42.5 | 33.9 | 0.10 |
| MCH | 38.2 | 42.6 | 0.40 |
| PCV | 37.7 | 35.9 | 0.73 |
| Bilirubin | 35.6 | 40.2 | 0.35 |
| SGOT | 34.4 | 38.5 | 0.40 |
| SGPT | 36.5 | 37.5 | 0.85 |
| Urea | 45.6 | 42.6 | 0.58 |
| Creatinine | 34.2 | 43.4 | 0.07 |
| Sodium | 30.2 | 38.1 | 0.10 |
| Potassium | 35.3 | 33.8 | 0.76 |
*Hb is given mean ± sd and mean rank.