Abstract:
This analytical case-control study was conducted at AL-Ribat national hospital to
measure complete blood count in patients with chronic renal failure, a
questionnaire was used for direct interviews and the objective of the study was
clearly explained to all individuals participating in the study .The study included
100 individuals,70 patients and 30 as control .Blood samples were collected from
patients with chronic renal failure and under dialysis .5 ml of venous blood was
collected in EDTA container ,the following investigations were carried out (Hb,
HCT, RBCs count, MCV, MCH, MCHC, TWBCs and platelet count) using an
automated haematological analyzer(sysmex,model kx21).
Data obtained were analyzed using software program statistical package of
socialscience(SPSS).
The results when compared with control showed that there was highly significant
decreased in mean of Hb level (9.178 g/dl) P value(.000) ,mean of PCV(29.438%)
P value(.000), mean of RBCsx106/ml(3.445) P value(.000),but in case of mean of
MCV(85.313 fl) P value(.000), mean of MCH(27.0 pg) P value(.000), mean of
MCHC(31.205 g/dl) P value(.282),lower than control but still in normal range. But
there is no effect on platelet and total white blood cells count.
In conclusion the hemoglobin level, red blood cells count and packed cell volume
are decreased as result of chronic renal failure.
