Table 2.
Changes in hemoglobin levels during autologous blood and bone marrow collections.
| All Donors | Male | Female | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hb at work-up (g/L) | 149 (103–175) | 153 (103–175) | 135 (112–152) | p < 0.0001 |
| Hb day before BM harvest (g/L) | 141 (100–168) | 153 (127–175) | 126 (100–139) | p < 0.0001 |
| Hb decrease after PAD collection (g/L) | 8 (0–34) | 8 (0–34) | 9 (0–30) | ns |
| Hb after BM (AT yes *) (g/L); 111 donors | 111 (86–145) | 116 (95–145) | 100 (86–118) | p < 0.0001 |
| Hb after BM (AT no) (g/L); 67 donors | 124 (103–146) | 125 (111–146) | 106 (103–113) | p = 0.0001 |
| Hb decrease after BM collection (g/L) | 23 (4–56) | 23 (4–56) | 25 (4–50) | ns |
Values are given as medians; abbreviations: AT—autotransfusion, BM—bone marrow. * AT 8–10 h after BM harvest.