Hemoglobin and Ferritin Concentrations in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a clinical condition characterized by insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity, has been linked with raised levels of serum ferritin (Sfr) concentrations.

Objectives: This study was carried out to compare hemoglobin (Hb) and Sfr concentrations in patients with MetS, regular donors and first-time donors.

Materials And Methods: A total of 102 subjects who were between 18 and 60 years were enrolled for the study.