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P M Chueca1, G M Galar, M F Ardanaz

  • 1Sección de Laboratorio, Hospital Reina Sofía de Tudela, Banco de Sangre de Tudela, Navarra.

Sangre
|February 1, 1995
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Hemoglobin levels can help identify blood donors with potential iron deficiency, though serum ferritin is more precise for distinguishing deficiency levels. Hemoglobin offers a cost-effective screening tool for donor selection.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Clinical Chemistry

Context:

  • Iron deficiency is a common concern in blood donors.
  • Accurate assessment of iron stores is crucial for donor eligibility and blood safety.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the correlation between serum ferritin levels and hemoglobin concentration in volunteer blood donors.
  • To assess the utility of hemoglobin levels as a predictor of iron status.

Summary:

  • A study of 479 blood donors analyzed iron, ferritin, and hemoglobin levels.
  • Hemoglobin levels demonstrated over 90% diagnostic sensitivity in estimating iron deposits in donors.
  • Serum ferritin levels provided more precise differentiation of iron deficiency than hemoglobin alone.

Impact:

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  • Hemoglobin serves as a practical, cost-effective initial screening tool for identifying donors at risk of iron deficiency.
  • Establishing clear ferritin thresholds (e.g., <20 ng/mL) aids in donor deferral decisions.
  • This research supports optimized donor selection protocols to maintain adequate iron levels in the donor population.