Table II.
Laboratory data for the patients during intravenous iron supplementation (prior to combination treatment) and during combination treatment (erythropoiesis-stimulating agent plus intravenous iron). Data are expressed as mean ± SD.
Parameter | Prior to combination treatment | During combination treatment |
---|---|---|
Hb (g/L) | 106 ± 9 | 119 ± 19a |
MCV (fL) | 85.7 ± 4.6 | 82.9 ± 5.3 |
Ferritin (µg/L) | 67 ± 30 | 68 ± 58 |
p < 0.001.
Hb = haemoglobin; MCV = mean corpuscular volume; fL = femtolitre.