Galadima DA Author
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Effect;; , Haemodialysis, Haematological parameters
Department of Haematology, School of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Author(s): Momodu I, Hamidatu JM, Makursidi MA and Galadima DA
Background: End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the final stage of chronic renal failure and the patients normally depend on haemodialysis for the elimination of water and metabolic wastes. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of haemodialysis on haematological parameters.
Methodology: Twenty-five patients with ESRD and 50 apparently healthy adults were recruited for the study. Haematocrit, haemoglobin concentration (Hb), red blood cell count (RBC), red cell indices, white blood cell count (WBC) and platelet count were assessed on patients, and control blood samples using automated haematology analyser.
Results: Red blood cell count, haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit, mean cell ... view moreĀ»