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September 10, 2025British Journal of HaematologyOpen Access

Blood donor populations reveal a clear association between ferritin and change in haemoglobin levels

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AMAmber MeulenbeldETEsa TurkulainenWLWanjin Li

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Overview

Analysis illustrates the variable relationship between ferritin and hemoglobin in blood donors, suggesting localized donor care practices.

Key Points

  • Significant changes in haemoglobin levels are associated with ferritin levels in blood donors, indicating a crucial link for managing iron deficiency.
  • The study analyzed over 1 million blood donations across four countries, revealing that ferritin thresholds for effective donor management vary by population.
  • Methodology involved analyzing comprehensive donation records to assess the relationship between initial haemoglobin and subsequent changes in relation to ferritin levels.
  • Findings emphasize the importance of tailored management strategies for blood donations, highlighting the need for standardized procedures across different blood services.

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Meulenbeld et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb6a54b1d3bfb60ed3cehttps://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.70066
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