Table 2.
Laboratory data of the studied patients
| CBC parameters | Mean ± SD | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Hb (g/dl) | 7.49 ± 1.52 | 4.9–9.4 |
| MCV (fl) | 65.11 ± 4.41 | 59.1–74 |
| MCH (pg/cell) | 21.95 ± 2.69 | 19–24 |
| Corrected Reticulocyte % | 3.06 ± 1.74 | 0.3–8.6 |
| WBCs (109/L) | 12.21 ± 2.61 | 6.2–29 |
| Platelet (109/L) | 491.10 ± 48.1 | 70–1217 |
| Hemoglobin electrophoresis | ||
| Hb F % | 59.51 ± 20.95 | 7.9–91 |
| Hb A % | 42.32 ± 21.62 | 2.7–74.4 |
| Hb A2 % | 2.90 ± 1.41 | 0–6.3 |
| Serum ferritin (ng/l) | 1772 ± 259.3 | 32–6833 |
Hb hemoglobin, MCV mean corpuscular volume, MCH mean corpuscular hemoglobin, MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, WBCs white blood cells