Affiliations
- 1 E. George, MBBS, DCP (UK). MRCP (UK). Division of Haematology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, P.O.Box 2418, Jalan Raja Muda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 2 N. Adeeb, MBBS, MRCOG (UK), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, P.O.Box 2418, Jalan Raja Muda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 3 J. Ahmad, technologist, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, P.O.Box 2418, Jalan Raja Muda, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
PMID: 7266404
Abstract
Serum ferritin concentration has been measured in pregnant women at their first antenatal visit. Results were analysed according to trimesters. With progression of the pregnancy there is a fall in serum ferritin concentrations. Haemoglobin and red cell indices cannot be used to predict iron status supplemental iron therapy raised the serum ferritin levels.
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