Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Normative Data in Indian Neonates. Issue 2 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Desai, Saumil A.; Martin, Snehal L.; Nanavati, Ruchi N.; Colah, Roshan B.; Ghosh, Kanjaksha; Kabra, Nandkishor; Mukherjee, Malay B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. Volume 41:Issue 2(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: RDW -- Indian neonates -- fetal growth restriction -- SGA -- prematurity; Pediatric hematology -- Periodicals; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; 618.9215
• DOI: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000001164
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-4114

Abstract

Abstract : Red cell distribution width (RDW) is altered because of prematurity and fetal growth restriction (FGR). We conducted a prospective observational study to determine normal RDW values in Indian neonates (N=964) with significant FGR. Mean RDW values in preterm neonates were higher than term neonates ( P <0.0004). The RDW values in Indian neonates (with significant FGR) were higher than their western counterparts ( P <0.0001). The mean RDW values for different gestational ages in Indian neonates are higher than those observed in other studies. This could be attributable to the FGR component among Indian neonates.