Exclusions from the total sample of white participants at least 20 years of age
Exclusion . | Men . | Women . |
|---|---|---|
| Total sample | 15 415 | 15 294 |
| Samples excluded on the basis of low Hb or MCV <80 fL | 1 258 | 909 |
| Transferrin saturation not measured | 352 | 295 |
| Sample for transferrin saturation modeling | 13 805 | 14 090 |
| Serum ferritin not measured | 533 | 585 |
| Sample for serum ferritin analysis | 13 272 | 13 505 |
Exclusion . | Men . | Women . |
|---|---|---|
| Total sample | 15 415 | 15 294 |
| Samples excluded on the basis of low Hb or MCV <80 fL | 1 258 | 909 |
| Transferrin saturation not measured | 352 | 295 |
| Sample for transferrin saturation modeling | 13 805 | 14 090 |
| Serum ferritin not measured | 533 | 585 |
| Sample for serum ferritin analysis | 13 272 | 13 505 |
Hemoglobin (Hb) exclusions: men, Hb < 13.5 g/dL; women, Hb < 12.0 g/dL.