Table 4.
Comparison of hematological parameters based on sex
| Mean values in females (n=229) | Mean values in males (n=149) | P-value | Min–Max values in females | Min–Max values in males | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anemia, n (%) | 81 (35) | 15 (10) | <0.001 | – | – |
| MCV (fL) | 72.5±8.5 | 83±15 | 0.005 | 55–103 | 64–105 |
| Hb (g/dL) | 11.2±0.98 | 13.2±2.8 | <0.001 | 8–12 | 9.1–18.4 |
| Htc (%) | 34.2±3.4 | 34.8±2.4 | 0.54 | 24–56 | 28.3–36.9 |
| Age (year) | 41±14 | 41±16 | 0.927 | 18–85 | 18–90 |
| RBC (106/mm3) | 4.1±0.43 | 4.16±0.3 | 0.784 | 3.1–8.4 | 3.27–4.48 |
| RDW% | 17.9±2.2 | 17.2±1.36 | 0.208 | 16.1–20.5 | 10–24.5 |
Note: Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
Abbreviations: Min, minimum; Max, maximum; MCV, mean corpuscular volume; Hb, hemoglobin; Htc, hematocrit; RBC, red blood cells; RDW, red blood cell distribution width.