Iron-deficient erythropoiesis in premature infants measured by blood zinc protoporphyrin/heme.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Erythropoiesis
- Infant, Premature, Diseases
- Iron Deficiencies