Assessing iron depletion in regular platelet apheresis donors: A comparison of reticulocyte haemoglobin and serum ferritin
Frequent platelet donations increase the risk of iron depletion; therefore, iron supplementation is recommended for regular donors. While RET-He testing is convenient, cost effective and fast, it cannot replace serum ferritin testing because of insufficient sensitivity and specificity.
Authors
- Parichart Permpikul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3318-1744)
- Janejira Kittivorapart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4051-8686)
- Sutasinee Virat
- Thanatphak Warindpong
- Parintorn Nakdee
Institutions
- Siriraj Hospital (TH)
- Mahidol University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Vox Sanguinis
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70023
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.76