Table 1.
Mean blood hemoglobin and red blood cell parameters in child bearing age women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (n = 969).
| Variables | Mean (SD) | Normal range | Minimum value | Maximum value | Interquartile range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin level (g/dL) | 12.35 (±1.80) | 12.0–16.0 | 5.2 | 24.4 | 1.9 |
| Mean corpuscular volume (fL) | 79.21 (±12.17) | 80–94 | 18.30 | 110.30 | 10.1 |
| Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (pg) | 26.37 (±6.21) | 27–32 | 13.10 | 52.30 | 4.3 |
| Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (g/dL) | 32.36 (±4.91) | 32.0–36.0 | 12.30 | 53.20 | 3.85 |
| Red cell distribution width (%) | 14.84 (±4.65) | 11.5–14.5 | 3.2 | 45 | 2.2 |