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Comparison between hematological and biochemical measurements in different H63D genotypes in beta-thalassemia patients
| Parameter | H/H mean ± SD N = 45 | H/D mean ± SD N = 5 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferritin (ng/ml) | 3121.8 ± 1600 | 6778 ± 581 | 0.01** |
| Serum iron (ug/dL) | 194.6 ± 66.2 | 319.2 ± 58.2 | 0.01** |
| TIBC (ng/ml) | 265.4 ± 56.8 | 296.8 ± 55.3 | 0.07 |
| Transferrin saturation (%) | 73.5 ± 17 | 83.2 ± 7.1 | 0.23 |
p < 0.05 = significant.
