Table 3.
Pearson's correlation between hematological parameters and total competitive minutes and training availability
| Parameter | Total competitive minutes | Training availability |
|---|---|---|
| Hb ratio | −0.64 (0.1190) | −0.62 (0.1416) |
| Hct ratio | −0.48 (0.2730) | −0.71 (0.0729) |
| MCH ratio | −0.65 (0.1142) | −0.38 (0.4068) |
| MCV ratio | −0.17 (0.7220) | −0.17 (0.7176) |
| Neuts ratio | 0.91 (0.0047) | 0.90 (0.0059) |
| Plts ratio | −0.24 (0.5981) | 0.04 (0.9279) |
| RBC ratio | −0.58 (0.1764) | −0.59 (0.1670) |
| WBC ratio | 0.91 (0.0045) | 0.91 (0.0041) |
Notes: The correlational analyses were performed in a subset of 7 elite athletes, for which a complete longitudinal follow-up was available.
Abbreviations: Hb, hemoglobin; Hct, hematocrit; MCH, mean cell hemoglobin; MCV, mean cell volume; Neuts, neutrophils; Plts, platelets; RBCs, red blood cells; WBCs, white blood cells.