Tab. 1.
Haematological parameters of β-thalassemia trait and Iron Deficiency Anemia
| Parameters | β-Thal Trait * (n=72) | Iron Deficiency * (n=90) | P ** |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBC (x1012/L) | 5.81 ± 0.53 | 4.30 ± 0.69 | <0.001 |
| MCV (fL) | 62.99 ± 5.98 | 77.95 ± 3.49 | <0.001 |
| CHCM (g/dl) | 30.52 ± 1.88 | 33.51 ± 1.31 | <0.001 |
| CHr (pg) | 21.44 ± 1.55 | 28.29 ± 1.42 | <0.001 |
| MCVr (fL) | 82.06 ± 5.49 | 95.57 ± 3.4 | <0.001 |
| CHCMr (g/dL) | 25.74 ± 1.73 | 29.68 ± 1.31 | <0.001 |
| HbA2 (%) | 5.24 ± 0.94 | 2.88 ± 0.31 | <0.001 |
| Ferritin (ng/mL) | 43.07 ± 21.78 | 10.50 ± 3.04 | <0.001 |
| DI-BTT | 6.93 ± 1.64 | 3.71 ± 0.39 | <0.001 |
| Serum Iron (μg/dL) | 74.00 ± 35.00 | 20.00 ± 9.00 | <0.001 |
| Transferrin saturation (%) | 19.00 ± 8.00 | 4.76 ± 3.00 | <0.001 |
| TIBC (μg/dL) | 340.00 ± 50.00 | 370.00 ± 83.00 | 0.06 |
*
The results are shown as mean± standard deviation
**
Statistical significance was calculated by chi square test or by Fisher exact test.