Measurment of Haemoglobin, Haematocrit and Red Blood Cell Indices in Apparently Healthy Adult Sudanese in Khartoum State

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to measure haemoglobin, haemocrit (packed cell volume) and red blood cell indices in healthy Sudanese adult subjects of 17- 50 years of age in Khartoum State. Total number samples were 500 (300 Males and 200 Females ). EDTA anti coagulant venous blood samples was collected from each subject. The parameters were measured by using automated Haematological analyzer (Sysmex KX-21) and manual technique. Analysis was done in laboratory of clinic of Sudan Judiciary (Khartoum). Computerize statistical package for social science (version 16) was used for data processing . Blood samples were collected from Sudanese subjects depend on the range of standard normal count of Hb, PCV and red blood cell indices. Subjects with symptoms with high or low readings were excluded. Aquestionnaire was fulfilled by each subject. Investigations of renal functions test and urine genernal were performed in some of the persons to exclude if any one with abnormality. The result of study show that: Haemoglobin concentration in males: 11.0 - 16.1g/dl and in females 10.1- 15.5 g/dl, Hct (Packed cell volume) in males 30.0 - 48.4 % and in females 28.4 - 47.1 %. Mean cell volume in males 80 - 100 fl and in females 80 - 100 fl, Mean cell haemoglobin in males 19.4 - 33.7 pg and in females 19.9 - 32.3 pg. Mean cell haemoglobin concentation in Males: 27.3 - 37.8 g/dl and in femalea 25.2 - 37.5 g/dl. Females had signifantly lower haemoglobin and packed cell volume values than males. Haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit (packed cell volume) values increased slightly with increasing age, until the age of 40 years in males and 35 years females. Thereafter the relationship is reversed. Original residence had no significant effect on the haemoglobin, packed cell volume and red blood cell indices under study