Table 1.
Alloimmunized | Non-alloimmunized | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
(N = 35) | (N = 40) | ||
Age | |||
Mean age ± SD | 35.1 ± 14 | 30.9 ± 8.7 | NS |
Range | (21 y–73 y) | (20 y–58 y) | |
Gender | |||
Male | 14 | 17 | NS |
Female | 21 | 23 | |
RBC transfusion | |||
<30 unit | 25 | 25 | NS |
>30 unit | 10 | 15 | |
Hydroxyurea | |||
Yes | 11 | 17 | NS |
No | 24 | 23 |