Table 1 The frequency of abnormal iron indices in the studied group
From: Iron deficiency in preschool non-anemic Egyptian children
Item | Frequency |
|---|---|
1. Serum iron | |
Decrease < 40 μg/dl | 14 (20.59%) |
2. TIBC | |
Increase > 410 μg/dl | 18 (26.47%) |
3. Ferritin | |
Decrease < 12 ng/ml | 28 (41.2%) |
4. Transferrin saturation | |
Decrease < 15% | 32 (47%) |