Red Cell Distribution Width to Platelet Count Ratio Reference Intervals in Premature Infants Beyond the First Week of Life
Fetal and Pediatric Pathology, cilt.42, sa.4, ss.581-588, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/15513815.2023.2178268
- Dergi Adı: Fetal and Pediatric Pathology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.581-588
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Automated cell counter, platelet, red blood cell, red cell distribution width, premature
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a parameter of complete blood count (CBC). The RDW to platelet count ratio (RPR) is a new index that has been shown to reflect the severity of inflammation. We aim to determine the reference interval (RI) of RPR for premature newborns. Study design: The medical records of preterm infants who were followed up between January 2016 and December 2018 were reviewed. CBC levels were measured in 144 infants at <72 hours of age. Results: CBCs of infants (gestational age from 28 to 35weeks) had a RI of 0.038–0.126 for the RPR. The RI for RPR in infants with a gestational age of 32–35weeks was 0.042–0.129; and the RI for infants at 28–31weeks was 0.022–0.121. Conclusion: Establishment of RI for RPR in premature infants will allow clinical correlation of RPR alterations in this population.