Age and iron indices in male and female probands and in the C282Y homozygotes identified through family screening
| Variable | Male probands (n=22) | Male C282Y homozygotes (n=40) | Female probands (n=8) | Female C282Y homozygotes (n=39) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results are means (SD). | ||||
| Age (y) | 47 (11) | 41 (14) | 39 (10) | 38 (15) |
| Transferrin saturation (%) | 80 (14) | 75 (13) | 80 (16) | 64 (21) |
| Serum ferritin (μg/l) | 1277 (860) | 889 (891) | 732 (357) | 222 (224) |