Abstract:ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) as well as general anaemia in male blood donors and their association with ageing process.Methodology and ResultsA total of two hundred and one (201) serum samples were analysed for ferritin in male Gambian blood donors. The ferritin measurement was achieved with COBAS® INTEGRA 400 plus. At the same time, haemoglobin values were retrospectively obtained from the archived haematological … Show more
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