Table 1 Hematological parameters
From: Foetal haemoglobin and the dynamics of paediatric malaria
Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
Maximum adult reticulocyte production rate per kilogram of tissue | Pamx, | 1.21 × 108 (kg hr) -1 |
Maximum foetal reticulocyte production rate per kilogram of tissue | Pfmx | 1.7 × 108 (kg hr) -1 |
Minimum foetal reticulocyte production rate per kilogram of tissue | Pfmn | 2.48 × 106 (kg hr) -1 |
Time offset for production of adult erythrocytes | t OSa | 50 days |
Time constant for production of adult erythrocytes | Ï„Ca | 75, 150, and 300 days |
Time constant for decay of production of foetal reticulocytes | Ï„Cf | 50, 100, and 200 days |
Volume of adult red blood cell | V a | 8.0 × 10-8 μm3 |
Volume of foetal red blood cell | V f | 1.25 × 10-7 μm3 |