Diagnostic performance of peripheral blood film and red blood cell indices as markers of iron deficiency among patients with chronic kidney disease in low resource settings

Diagnostic performance of peripheral blood film and red blood cell indices as markers of iron deficiency among patients with chronic kidney disease in low resource settings

BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a common finding among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a major contributor to the high morbidity, mortality and poor quality of life associated with the disease. Assessment of iron deficiency anaemia has become routine in the evaluation of...

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Main Authors: Yemi Raheem Raji, Samuel Oluwole Ajayi, Titilola Stella Akingbola, Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi, Kayode Solomon Adedapo, Babatunde Lawal Salako
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAMJ 2020-08-01
Series:PAMJ Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
chronic kidney disease
peripheral blood film
red blood cell indices
utility
Online Access: https://www.clinical-medicine.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/3/180/pdf/180.pdf

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