Table 3 Biochemical parameters in study population according to thyroid function
From: Association between iron status and thyroid function in Nepalese children
Variables | Euthyroid | Hypothyroid* | Subclinical hyperthyroid | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N = 183 | N = 40 | N = 4 | ||
UIE (μg/L) | 213 (120; 290) | 236.5 (155.5; 301.5) | 219 (141.7; 295.5) | 0.345 |
Hemoglobin (gm/dl) | 12.6 ± 1.7 | 10.7 ± 2.0 | 13.9 ± 2.5 | <0.001 |
Serum iron (μg/dl) | 74.0 ± 36.7 | 57.0 ± 26.6 | 50.5 ± 23.3 | 0.012 |
TIBC (μg/dl) | 374.7 ± 84.2 | 418.8 ± 104.8 | 393.4 ± 101.1 | 0.018 |
Transferrin saturation (%) | 21.5 ± 13.2 | 14.6 ± 8.1 | 14.0 ± 8.7 | 0.004 |