TABLE 2.
Values and changes in the serum biomarkers
| Laboratory data (unit) | Mean ± SD/median (IQR) | Min–Max | Normal range | Data change | Number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC (male, ×1012/L) | 4.51 ± 0.57 | 2.81–5.45 | 4.30–5.80 | Decrease in RBC | 19 (30.16) |
| RBC (female, ×1012/L) | 3.94 ± 0.42 | 3.17–4.66 | 3.80–5.10 | ||
| Hb (male, g/L) | 144.43 ± 17.38 | 89.00–170.00 | 130.00–175.00 | Decrease in Hb | 12 (19.05) |
| Hb (female) | 127.16 ± 10.86 | 107.00–152.00 | 115.00–150.00 | ||
| MCV (fl) | 95.74 ± 5.27 | 85.90–107.30 | 82,00–100.00 | Increase in MCV | 14 (22.22) |
| MCH (pg) | 32.65 ± 1.74 | 28.10–36.40 | 27.00–34.00 | ||
| MCHC (g/L) | 340.46 ± 10.59 | 320.00–364.00 | 316.00–354.00 | ||
| Vitamin B12 (pmol/L) | 229.00 (107.00−515.00) | 60.70–1476.00 | 145.00–637.00 | Increase in vitamin B12 | 13 (20.63) |
| Decrease in vitamin B12 | 22 (34.92) | ||||
| Folate (nmol/L) | 18.03 ± 9.92 | 4.10–45.40 | 8.83–60.80 | Decrease in folate | 8 (12.70) |
| Hcy (μmol/L) | 30.95 ± 15.09 | 5.93–50.00 | 4.44–13.56 | Increase in Hcy | 55 (87.30) |
Abbreviations: Hb, hemoglobin; Hcy, homocysteine; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; IQR, interquartile range; MCV, mean corpuscular volume; MCH, mean corpuscular hemoglobin; MCHC, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration; Min, minimum value; Max, maximum value; RBC, red blood count.