The expansion in plasma volume will be reflected as lower hematocrit and hemoglobin levels on a complete blood count (CBC).
A CBC is often performed; as mentioned, the hematocrit and hemoglobin levels may be a little low due to plasma volume expansion.
(9) However, the present study indicates when and by how much dapsone decreases the hematocrit and hemoglobin levels.
However, those patients described here underwent a detailed clinical examination prior to starting MDT, and presented no associated comorbidities or other condition which could explain the quick fall in their hematocrit and hemoglobin levels following the start of MDT.
Anemia, manifested as lowering of
hematocrit and hemoglobin levels, is one of the most common feature of the infection in fishes alongwith other clinical signs.
marmoratus and report for the first time
hematocrit and hemoglobin concentrations.
A total of 20 patients in the intravenous oxytocin group and 17 in the oral misoprostol group had missing
hematocrit and hemoglobin values.
The precise mechanism is unclear, although the phenomenon is reflected in a reduction in both
hematocrit and hemoglobin, which is indicative of plasma volume expansion, said Dr.
Children who are iron deficient but not anemic will not be identified by reference ranges based on
hematocrit and hemoglobin alone.
In the meantime, says Worthington-Roberts, "all women should at least get their
hematocrit and hemoglobin analyzed annually."
He cited two recent small, controlled studies that demonstrated the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy but also raised concerns about decreased
hematocrit and hemoglobin levels.
Measured tests include pH, PC[O.sub.2], P[O.sub.2], S[O.sub.2]%,
hematocrit and hemoglobin, sodium, potassium, chloride, ionized calcium, ionized magnesium, glucose, BUN, creatinine, and lactate.