| Mean ±SD | Reference value | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | 148 male 119 female | |
| Age, years | 74.3 ±10.5 | |
| Male | 72.3 ±10.7 | |
| Female | 76.7 ±9.7 | |
| Haemoglobin, g/dl | 11.8 ±1.3 | |
| Male | 12.4 ±1.1 | 13.7–17.7 |
| Female | 11.0 ±1.0 | 12.1–16.1 |
| Transferrin, g/l | 1.9 ±0.4 | 2.0–3.6 |
| Ferritin, µg/l | ||
| Male | 445 ±325 | 25–250 |
| Female | 379 ±373 | 20–150 |
| Serum iron, µmol/l | ||
| Male | 7.1 ±3.7 | 14–28 |
| Female | 5.9 ±3.4 | 10–25 |