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Table 6 Normal measurement range

From: Prevention of Morbidity in sickle cell disease - qualitative outcomes, pain and quality of life in a randomised cross-over pilot trial of overnight supplementary oxygen and auto-adjusting continuous positive airways pressure (POMS2a): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Parameters

Normal measurement and range

Pain diary

Pain rates whilst receiving the intervention will be reviewed with baseline pain rates

Haemoglobin

130–170 g/l normal range in men, 120–150 g/l in women, 115–145 g/l in children

Haemoglobin F %

0–1.5 %

Reticulocytes

10–100 x 109

Lactate dehydrogenase

24–280 IU/l

Bilirubin

0–21 μmol/l

Creatinine

45–85 μmol/l

Erythropoietin

5–25 IU/l

Daytime oximetry

>94 %