Preliminary studies on iron kinetics in childhood

Gupta, S.; Kalra, K.; Yadav, M.S.; Chaudhuri, B.N.

Indian Pediatrics 12(8): 639-646

1975


ISSN/ISBN: 0019-6061
PMID: 1205567
Document Number: 90463
Thirteen clinically healthy children 4 to 12 years of age are studied for characterization of various indices of Fe metabolism. Fe absorption was in the range of 9 plus or minus 4%, plasma Fe clearance 68 plus or minus 13.8 min and Fe incorporation in erythrocytes 93 plus or minus 9.4%. Other indices are discussed. A complete profile on studies of Fe metabolism can be done in selected cases only and not as a routine investigation.

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