Table 2 Serum hemolysis indices of the recruited subjects.

From: Serum microRNAs as new biomarkers for detecting subclinical hemolysis in the nonacute phase of G6PD deficiency

Hemolysis indices

Normal (n = 11)

Moderate (n = 5)

Severe (n = 8)

Reference range

Free Hb

4.82 ± 2.20

4.63 ± 1.18

4.84 ± 2.00

 < 5 mg/dL

K + 

4.34 ± 0.66

4.00 ± 0.46

4.48 ± 0.50

3.6–5.0 mEQ/L

AST

16.45 ± 3.24

19.00 ± 6.75

17.25 ± 2.24

10–40 U/L

LDH

154.27 ± 24.94

138.60 ± 35.05

145.13 ± 33.49

124–222 U/L

  1. Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation (SD).
  2. Hb hemoglobin, K+, potassium, AST aspartate aminotransferase, LDH lactate dehydrogenase.
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