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Summary of donor characteristics.
| Parameter | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Gender | 66% male, 34% female |
| Rhesus D | 80% positive, 20% negative |
| ABO group | 46% O, 41% A, 13% B |
| Age (years) | 48.9±12.9 |
| Height (cm) | 176.8±7.9 |
| Weight (kg) | 82.2±15.1 |
| Body mass index | 26.2± 4.1 |
| Haemoglobin (mmol/L) | 9.2±0.8 |
Mean and standard deviation are given for age, height, weight, body mass index and haemoglobin (normal haemoglobin ranges are 8.6–11.2 for men, and 7.5–9.4 mmol/L for women).
