Role of CBC With Special Reference to RDW-Cv in Detecting Early Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy

Abstract

BACKGROUND Anaemia appears to be the rule rather than exception in our population. Females are most vulnerable and in pregnancy a woman is further pushed to an edge in this regard. Iron deficiency a preventable cause is the most common factor. Screening of the pregnant woman as early as possible and correcting anaemia is the priority of every clinician. Evaluation of CBC with the help of an automatic cell counter is immensely helpful in mass screening, much so in pregnant women where early detection with appropriate treatment will avoid many untoward effects both in mother and newborn.