Abstract
We measured red blood cell zinc protoporphyrin/heme (ZnPP/H) ratios in premature infants at hospital discharge. ZnPP/heme ratios correlated directly with red blood cell distribution width and reticulocyte number. As in other populations, ZnPP/H ratios may provide a simple measure of iron-deficient erythropoiesis in premature infants.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 134-136 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 139 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health