Table 4 Laboratory findings of the 332 children enrolled in the study
Variable | Mean | SD(+/-) |
|---|---|---|
Hemoglobin concentration(g/dl) | 7.99 | 1.25 |
Hematocrit (%) | 25.12 | 3.44 |
White cell count(10^9/L) | 14.36 | 6.23 |
Absolute Neutrophil count(10^9/L) | 7.06 | 4.50 |
Platelet count(10^9/L) | 468.02 | 168.90 |
Level of HBF (Hb electrophoresis within last 6 months) (%) | 12.66 | 7.46 |
Thyroid function tests | ||
TSH (mU/L) | 3.01 | 1.75 |
Free thyroxine(ng/dl) | 1.36 | 0.17 |