Use of Certain Calculated Hematological Parameters for the Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Conditions in Children

Moshev A. V.
MD, Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics¹

Sychik E. V.
MD¹

1 - Regional Consultative and Diagnostic Center, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation

Moshev Anton Viktorovich; e-mail: kinger1@mail2000.ru

The study had no sponsorship.

None declared.

Iron deficiency conditions have many dangerous consequences, especially in childhood. The purpose of the article is to assess the diagnostic significance of some new calculated hematological parameters (low hemoglobin density) in the diagnosis of abovementioned conditions. The study was carried out on biological material from patients undergoing examination at the Rostov-on-Don Regional Clinical and Diagnostic Centre using standard hematological, biochemical and immunological techniques. The results obtained indicate the high diagnostic value of the indicator.

iron deficiency conditions, low hemoglobin density

10.29234/2308-9113-2024-12-2-18-24

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