Research Article

A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns

Volume: 25 Number: 1 April 30, 2023
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A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns

Abstract

Aim: The immature reticulocyte fraction (IRF) is a new parameter for the reticulocyte maturity index, representing an independent parameter of erythropoiesis that may be useful to better assess erythropoietic activity in neonates. In this study, the relationship between IRF values and clinical features in newborns was investigated and reference values were obtained. Material and Methods: Newborns between 28-40 weeks of gestation were included in this prospective study. At birth, maternal venous and cord blood samples were obtained for measurements of complete blood count (CBC), blood gases, and plasma concentrations of various biochemical parameters. Results: A total of 123 newborns, 99 term and 24 preterm, were included in the study. When the laboratory characteristics of the premature and term babies were compared according to their gestational weeks, while the median IRF value of cord blood was higher in term babies than in premature babies (p=0.039), other laboratory findings did not differ significantly. The median IRF value was 0.52 (range, 0.15-1.00) in term infants and 0.34 (range, 0.16-0.76) in preterm infants. IRF reference values for the term and preterm newborns were determined in cord blood. Moderately positive correlations were observed between the IRF levels and both the RDW (r=0.423, p<0.001) and the CRP (r=0.389, p<0.001) levels. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that newborns' IRF values were not affected by maternal variables and changed with the week of birth. The results of this study might be considered a guide for future studies using IRF value in newborns.

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Supporting Institution

Kırıkkale Üniversitesi-BAP Koordinasyon Birimi

Project Number

2011/48

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2023

Submission Date

September 8, 2022

Acceptance Date

March 20, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 25 Number: 1

APA
Dursun, Z. E., Guzoglu, N., Kısa, Ü., Davutoğlu, S., & Aliefendioğlu, D. (2023). A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns. Duzce Medical Journal, 25(1), 68-72. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1148936
AMA
1.Dursun ZE, Guzoglu N, Kısa Ü, Davutoğlu S, Aliefendioğlu D. A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns. Duzce Med J. 2023;25(1):68-72. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1148936
Chicago
Dursun, Zarife Esra, Nilufer Guzoglu, Üçler Kısa, Salih Davutoğlu, and Didem Aliefendioğlu. 2023. “A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood With Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns”. Duzce Medical Journal 25 (1): 68-72. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1148936.
EndNote
Dursun ZE, Guzoglu N, Kısa Ü, Davutoğlu S, Aliefendioğlu D (April 1, 2023) A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns. Duzce Medical Journal 25 1 68–72.
IEEE
[1]Z. E. Dursun, N. Guzoglu, Ü. Kısa, S. Davutoğlu, and D. Aliefendioğlu, “A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns”, Duzce Med J, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 68–72, Apr. 2023, doi: 10.18678/dtfd.1148936.
ISNAD
Dursun, Zarife Esra - Guzoglu, Nilufer - Kısa, Üçler - Davutoğlu, Salih - Aliefendioğlu, Didem. “A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood With Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns”. Duzce Medical Journal 25/1 (April 1, 2023): 68-72. https://doi.org/10.18678/dtfd.1148936.
JAMA
1.Dursun ZE, Guzoglu N, Kısa Ü, Davutoğlu S, Aliefendioğlu D. A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns. Duzce Med J. 2023;25:68–72.
MLA
Dursun, Zarife Esra, et al. “A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood With Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns”. Duzce Medical Journal, vol. 25, no. 1, Apr. 2023, pp. 68-72, doi:10.18678/dtfd.1148936.
Vancouver
1.Zarife Esra Dursun, Nilufer Guzoglu, Üçler Kısa, Salih Davutoğlu, Didem Aliefendioğlu. A New Parameter for Erythropoiesis: The Relationship of Immature Reticulocyte Fraction Values in Cord Blood with Clinical Factors and Reference Values for Newborns. Duzce Med J. 2023 Apr. 1;25(1):68-72. doi:10.18678/dtfd.1148936