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[Does the ferritin level have a practical value in chronically hemodialized patients?].

A Kopf, C Barbanel, I Reach

    Nephrologie
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Serum ferritin assays are not recommended for managing anemia in hemodialysis patients. While it correlates with blood transfusions, it doesn't reliably track iron treatment or anemia levels, making it costly and difficult to interpret.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Hematology
    • Clinical Chemistry

    Context:

    • Anemia is a common complication in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.
    • Hematologic parameters are routinely used to monitor anemia management.
    • Serum ferritin is a marker of iron stores, but its utility in this population is debated.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the utility of serum ferritin assays in managing anemia among hemodialysis patients.
    • To compare the effectiveness of serum ferritin with standard hematologic parameters.

    Summary:

    • Serum ferritin levels were assessed in 70 hemodialysis patients.
    • A positive correlation was observed between serum ferritin and the number of blood units transfused.
    • No significant correlation was found between serum ferritin, iron treatment, serum iron levels, or the degree of anemia.

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  • High variability in serum ferritin levels complicated interpretation.

    • Impact:

    • Serum ferritin determination is not recommended as a routine method for monitoring and managing anemia in chronic hemodialysis patients.
    • The cost-effectiveness of serum ferritin assays in this clinical setting is questionable.