Assessment of Serum Ferritin Levels and Hematological Parameters in Healthy Individuals
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The evaluation of serum ferritin levels and blood counts in healthy individuals is crucial for understanding potential health trends and markers of inflammation. This study aimed to assess the correlation between serum ferritin levels and blood counts in apparently normal individuals . Venous blood samples (5ml) were collected from 88 healthy subjects for full blood count, malaria parasite, serum ferritin, and C-reactive protein (CRP) estimation. Subjects positive for malaria parasites or with elevated CRP levels were excluded. Statistical analysis using SPSS version 16 included Pearson's correlation tests (p < 0.05). Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained.
The median, mean, and modal ages of the subjects were 23.50 years, 25.25 years, and 16.00 years, respectively. The mean packed cell volume (PCV), total white blood cell (TWBC) count, platelet count, and serum ferritin level were 0.37L/L, 7.10 x 10(9)/L, 246.39 x 10(9)/L, and 18.35 ng/ml, respectively. Age significantly varied with serum ferritin, platelet count, and TWBC (p > 0.05). PCV, platelet count, and TWBC varied significantly across different age groups (p < 0.05), as did PCV in males compared to females (p < 0.05). Notably, serum ferritin levels in healthy subjects were lower than previously reported and did not significantly vary with blood counts.
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