Table 4.
Association between RBC indices with H.pylori infection
| Parameter | Mean (SD) | P-value (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.pylori positive | H.pyori negative | ||
| HGB | 13.3(1.3) | 13.8 (1.6) | 0.001(0.19, 0.77) |
| MCV(fl) | 87.5(7.2) | 88.9(7.3) | 0.058 (-0.048, 2.79) |
| MCH | 27.85(2.54) | 28.65(2.78) | 0.003 (0.28, 1.33) |
| MCHC (ρg) | 31.35(2.03) | 32(2.33) | 0.002 (0.26, 1.12) |
| RBCX106/μl | 4.63(0.59) | 4.8(0.72) | 0.01 (0.04, 0.29) |
| HCT (%) | 41.9(5.3) | 43.3(5.9) | 0.009 (0.38, 2.58) |
HGB = hemoglobin; MCV = mean corpuscular volume; MCH = mean corpuscular hemoglobin; MCHC = mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration; RBC = red blood cell; HCT = hematocrit.