[Table/Fig-3]:
Haematological parameters of the children in the study group.
| Parameter | Lower limit | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin | 2.0 g/dl | 10.7 g/dl |
| Haematocrit | 6.2% | 32.0% |
| Mean Cell Volume (MCV) | 48.0 fL | 115.4 fL |
| Mean Cell Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) | 28.1 g/dL | 35.0 g/dL |
| Reticulocyte count | 0.2% | >25% |
| RBC count | 0.72 x 106/uL | 5.8 x 106/uL |
| Serum ferritin | <10 ng/mL | 2182 ng/mL |
| Total WBC Count | 1.0 x 103/uL | 15.6 x 103/uL |
| Platelet Count | 12 x 103/uL | 656 x 103/uL |
| Serum Bilirubin | 0.5 mg/dL | 6.5 mg/dL |