Table 5.
Comparison of hematological parameters in donors with BTT and IDA.
| Parameter | BTT (N=37) | IDA (N=11) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hb (g/dL) | 12.3±0.57 | 11.5±0.56 | <0.001 |
| MCV (fL) | 70.4±2.84 | 76.4±1.44 | <0.0001 |
| MCH (pg) | 23.7±2.43 | 27.4±1.12 | <0.0001 |
| MCHC (%) | 30.2±0.81 | 31.2±1.67 | 0.0085 |
| TLC (×103/mL) | 6.26±1.86 | 5.90±1.94 | 0.5794 |
| RBC (106/mL) | 5.89±0.34 | 4.60±0.53 | <0.0001 |
| PCV (%) | 38.9±2.02 | 35.1±1.72 | <0.0001 |
| RDWc (%) | 14.6±0.66 | 16.1±1.36 | <0.0001 |
| Platelets (×103/mL) | 223±54.2 | 192±19.1 | 0.07 |
| MI | 11.4±0.75 | 17.0±2.05 | <0.0001 |
| S. ferritin (ng/mL) | 150±73.8 (N=14) | 12.9±1.13 | <0.0001 |
Abbreviations: BTT, beta thalassemia trait; Hb, hemoglobin; MCH, mean corpuscular hemoglobin; MCHC, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration; MCV, mean corpuscular volume; MI, Mentzer index; PCV, packed cell colume; RBC, red blood cell; RDWc, red cell distribution width; S. ferritin, serum ferritin; TLC, total leucocyte count.