Table 1.
Comparing various hematological parameters of the patient before and after the red blood cell exchange
| Hematologic parameters | Preprocedure | Postprocedure (predicted by software) | Postprocedure (actual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hb | 12.5 gm/dl | Not predicted | 12.5 gm/dl |
| Hematocrit | 34.5% | 34.5% | 35% |
| MCV | 101.8 fl | Not predicted | 93.8 fl |
| MCH | 36.9 pg | Not predicted | 30.9 pg |
| MCHC | 36.2% | Not predicted | 33.1% |
| HbS | 65.4% | 28% | 25.6% |
| RBC count | 3.39 million/mm3 | Not predicted | 4.02 million/mm3 |
| HbF | 26.1% | Not predicted | 10.3% |
| HbA | 3.8% | Not predicted | 51.7% |
| Absolute HbS | 100% | 42% | 46.4% |
RBC=Red blood cell, MCV=Mean cell volume, MCH=Mean cell hemoglobin, MCHC=Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, Hb=Hemoglobin