| Journal of Hematology, ISSN 1927-1212 print, 1927-1220 online, Open Access |
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Original Article
Volume 1, Number 2-3, June 2012, pages 54-57
Platelet Indices as Quality Markers for Remission in Patients With Leukemia
Table
| Patients at Diagnosis | Patients at Remission | Healthy Control | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *P value < 0.05. Reference for MPV (7.5 - 11.5fl), Platelets (150 - 400 x 109)/L, and PDW (9.4 - 11.5). MPV indicates mean platelet volume (fl); PDW, platelet distribution width. | |||
| Number | 48 | 48 | 50 |
| Age in Years | |||
| Mean | 17.92 | 19.92 | 16 |
| Median | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Range | 2 - 55 | 4 - 57 | 3 - 30 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| Female | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Mean Platelets Number (x 109)/L* | 74.8 | 226.8 | 284 |
| Mean MPV (fl) | 8.96 | 9.283 | 8.535 |
| Mean PDW* | 10.524 | 12.263 | 12.432 |