Table 1 Normal haematological values for Haemoglobin and Mean Cell Volume in children. Adapted from [18]. Copyright Elsevier (2003).
From: Microcytosis and possible early iron deficiency in paediatric inpatients: a retrospective audit
| Â | Haemoglobin (g/dL) | Mean Cell Volume (fL) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | Mean | Lower Limit (-2 SD) | Mean | Lower Limit (-2 SD) |
1 month | 14.0 | 10.0 | 104 | 85 |
2 months | 11.5 | 9.0 | 96 | 77 |
3 to 6 months | 11.5 | 9.5 | 91 | 74 |
0.5 to 2 years | 12.0 | 10.5 | 78 | 70 |
2 to 6 years | 12.5 | 11.5 | 81 | 75 |
6 to 12 years | 13.5 | 11.5 | 86 | 77 |
12 to 18 years | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Female | 14.0 | 12.0 | 90 | 78 |
   Male | 14.5 | 13.0 | 88 | 78 |